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Every day we tap into our personal ethics in making hundreds of decisions which affect our lives and the lives of others. Some of the decisions we sometimes think have a small impact can cumulatively affect lives in monument |
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:06:29 -0800
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Ayten Gasson
We hear about organic cotton, silk, wool, bamboo and other textiles
referred to as ‘ethical’ or ‘eco-friendly’ all the time. Despite the
fact that we hear the ter |
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:24 -0800
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People Tree
There is no single, universally adopted definition for fair trade, however, an informal network of four fair trade labeling organizations (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, Worl |
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800
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Katharine Hamnett
The birth of sustainable fashion really was quite a long while ago. It
started once upon a time, with the tree-hugging hippie-influenced
dedication to locally grown, pesticide free, and |
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800
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In a small workshop, in a small town dwarfed by its giant neighbour São
Paulo, four women sit at sewing machines. Baby Ana Clara lies happily on a
play mat in the corner and conversation is interrupted only |
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:33:36 -0700
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Using technology to make change in the real world
Fashion designers and marketers can have many reasons why they choose to create their
fashion lines in a sustainable manor. However, just like any other ideals a |
Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:53:33 -0800
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By the end of 2011 all major textile brands and retailers will have announced initiatives that involve working with a more sustainable supply chain. By then, textile brands will have made supplier choices based on which suppliers are able to rep |
Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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Are you a small brand working with organic fabrics or interested in sourcing them? Until April 23, the Global Organic Cotton Community (GOCC) will run an e-discussion: "How to support small brands & designers sourcing organic fabrics?&q |
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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While NGO’s and companies around the world are working hard to make sure that the eco fashion you buy, is really ethical, some organizations harm this work. Last year Organic Exchange sent out communications about a fraudulent certificatio |
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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From February 28th to March 2nd, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestye and Sustainable Synergy) launched its latest initiative “Selection by C.L.A.S.S.” This exhibition space, inaugurated at the White trade fair (inside the new, more spacio |
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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On November 20-21, the Ethical Fashion Forum organized the very first Global Sourcing Marketplace. The event was the first of its kind and brought together over thirty ethical/eco suppliers and 200 visitors from all over the world. It is often di |
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:54:13 -0800
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Are you in the UK and you want to sharpen your skills and meet like minded people? Check out the events Fashioning an Ethical Industry organizes on a regular basis.
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Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:36:20 -0800
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Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November 2009. The event is being run in London in partnership with the World Fair Trade Organisation, Fairtrade Foundation, and MADE BY, and aims to save time and money for fashion industry professionals seeking |
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:01 -0700
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Are you in the UK and you want to sharpen your skills and meet like minded people? Check out the events Fashioning an Ethical Industry organizes on a regular basis.
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Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:51:30 -0700
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Why is the apparel industry important to Africa? As an example, in Kenya 30,000 people are employed in the apparel sector- each job generates 5 other jobs (Going Global, The Textile & Apparel Industry, 2007). Fashion products and supply crea |
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700
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There is an increase in concern by the media and consumers over how our clothes are produced overseas. It has therefore become vital for a fashion business and its employees to have knowledge not only on how to assess factories working condition |
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:23:52 -0700
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