Image by Pexel. Originally published August 2020. Following on from my post on ‘Fast Fashion’s Dirty Problem‘, in an extension of this theme, today I wanted to write about the topic of ‘Greenwashing’ within the fashion industry. It may be a term you have heard already and are accustom to the sneaky way’s brands goContinue reading “GREENWASHING: Spotting the Signs & Shifting Against the Trend”
Author Archives: Lisa Gibson
Navigating Sustainability as Lockdowns Begins to Ease
Originally published in August 2020. With the UK lockdown beginning to ease and our freedom to leave the house being handed to us more and more each day, the raise in questions on how to navigate this strange period in time, comes in its droves. I find myself (as you probably do too) questioning myContinue reading “Navigating Sustainability as Lockdowns Begins to Ease”
Fast Fashions Dirty Problem
Originally published in August 2020. Fast fashion in recent years as grown an incredibly bad reputation but seemingly, is thriving more than ever; an incredibly contradicting statement yet so very close to the truth. The dividing opinions and attitudes towards fast fashion, whether this a love, loath or a guilty pleasure has been the topicContinue reading “Fast Fashions Dirty Problem”
HOW TO: Have a Low Waste Pamper Evening
Originally published in August 2020. Despite life still seemingly on the slower side now compared to usual, there’s still nothing wrong with having a good ol’ pamper evening. I find one extremely necessary on occasions, to make myself feel good again and get that fresher feeling back. With this, it is incredibly important to me, to considerContinue reading “HOW TO: Have a Low Waste Pamper Evening”
How Plastic-Free July Went & Final Thoughts
Originally published in July 2020. With today marking the last day of July, I wanted to reflect back on Plastic-Free July; a movement IÂ spoke about earlier in the month, which aims to challenge people to go as plastic-free as possible throughout the whole of July. Having signed up for the challenge, with me personally aimingContinue reading “How Plastic-Free July Went & Final Thoughts”
Attempting Plastic-Free July & Questioning It’s Possibility
Originally published in July 2020. Hello there & happy July! Slightly scary how fast this year has gone and we’ve spent most of it indoors… probably not a good idea to dwell on that too much right now is it?!  As it’s July, it marks the start of ‘Plastic-Free July’ a movement to prompt peopleContinue reading “Attempting Plastic-Free July & Questioning It’s Possibility”
3 Worthwhile Purchases That Have Helped Me Lower My Waste
Originally published in June 2020. As you may have learnt by now, lowering my everyday waste and leading a more sustainable lifestyle is one of my life’s passions. But what comes alongside this also, is how it helps me save money too – which is a part of lowering waste, people do not realise isContinue reading “3 Worthwhile Purchases That Have Helped Me Lower My Waste”
What It Means to Say ‘Environmentalists For Black Lives Matters’
Originally published in June 2020. With the Black Lives Matter movement being global news the past few weeks, highlighting just how important it is to educate and speak up for the people of colour being unfairly treated. It didn’t sit right for me not to acknowledge the topic on this blog, as I find itContinue reading “What It Means to Say ‘Environmentalists For Black Lives Matters’”
Understanding The Damages of Unsustainable Materials
Originally published in June 2020. The world of fabric and material, and just how sustainable they are, may be something that doesn’t cross your mind when buying a new top or dress. As the world of Sustainability can be a little confusing, when you delve further into what a garment truly needs to be, to be fullyContinue reading “Understanding The Damages of Unsustainable Materials”
Low Waste Etsy Shop Picks
Originally published in May 2020. In the spirit of supporting small businesses, which is more important than ever at the moment, today I wanted to create a post about my Etsy ‘Low Waste Shop’ picks, I’ve either bought from, lusting after or eyeing up! I find Etsy such a great platform to buy from, withContinue reading “Low Waste Etsy Shop Picks”