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Petite Lucette: Supporting Sustainable Fashion Through Circular Approach, Local Partnerships and Organic Certified Fabrics

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Petite Lucette co-founder, Anaïs, states that there is an urgent need to educate consumers on the dangers of fast fashion and how to make sustainable clothing choices. Petite Lucette is also a longtime partner with volunteer organization, Zazakely Sambatra, which works to give at-risk youth access to education and medical care in Madagascar.

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What Is Toxic Fast Fashion and How Does It Impact the Environment?

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This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. Another significant polluter are the fabrics themselves which are composed of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic and take hundred-thousands of years to biodegrade.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

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Tip #14 – Switch to biodegradable, and other alternative forms of eco-friendly packaging : Do your research and make the switch to use packaging materials that cause less harm to the environment. Educate your team on the importance of waste reduction, and implement informative posters and leaflets throughout the workplace.

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Sustainable Coffee Shops: Your Getting Started Guide

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In 2022, 48% of all new coffee products carried an ethical or environmental claim – which is close to double the number from almost a decade ago (2012). Your first step would be to look to swap single-use plastics for alternative materials like paper and cardboard – such material is easily recycled and biodegradable.

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Eco-friendly subscription boxes to gift this holiday season

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Another subscription box conscientious about the planet is EarthLove , a curated box of products “that are ethically and environmentally responsible, including zero-waste packaging, natural ingredients, organic and non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, beegan/vegan and fair trade.” Meanwhile, Dyper offers an eco-friendly diaper subscription.

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What Is Toxic Fast Fashion and How Does It Impact the Environment?

Green Business Bureau

This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. Another significant polluter are the fabrics themselves which are composed of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic and take hundred-thousands of years to biodegrade.

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Eco-friendly holiday gifts your partner will love

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SOL Organics , for example, takes an ethical approach to its bedding, which is organic, fair trade-certified and tested for harmful substances. You can also check out 100% biodegradable sunglasses from Pela Vision. The company even makes blue light filtering lenses that protect your eyes from harmful blue light exposure.

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