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Sustainable Activewear to Work Out In… Without Guilt!
Not most people think about this… But our activewear are usually made of synthetic fabrics for “performance.” So the way that they are made and washed *ahem microfibers* can be unsustainable. I do admit that it is still difficult to find great sustainable activewear, especially since most are a mix of materials, for example with elastane and spandex. Even if most eco activewear brands are made with organic cotton or recycled materials like polyester, the blend of materials makes the clothes harder, if not, impossible to recycle again. The answer is new technology and innovation which still need to be developed. But in the meantime, it’s a move forward! Here…
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Eco Laundry: Clothing Care 101
You have read about the common fabrics in your wardrobe and their impact on the planet and people. And you have read about how they relate to the (micro)plastic pollution.Now, here are some eco laundry tips to make your (pre-)loved clothes last and reduce your environmental impact. And if laundry has always been a bit of a puzzle to you, continue reading! Understand (Eco) Laundry Symbols The symbols can be somewhat confusing, but when you understand the basic shapes, you’ll easily understand the “more complicated” ones. I use this cheat sheet below which breaks down these (eco) laundry symbols. Some brands use the dots system; others use the number system.…
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We Wear Plastic – Now Are We Eating and Drinking Plastic Too?
According to UN Environment, an estimated 8 million tons of plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year. As you may know, plastic isn’t readily biodegradable. It breaks up into tiny pieces measuring less than 5 mm – some smaller than a strand of hair. These are famously known as “microplastics.” But no matter how many times plastic breaks up into pieces, it will always be present on this planet. Unfortunately, these microplastics don’t only come from plastic water bottles or plastic packaging. Some plastics are intentionally made so small and are found in our health and beauty products. *Heard of microbeads?* Yes, those exfoliating products essentially have plastic…