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The beauty of the circular economy in clothing.

  The notion of circular economy is relatively new. Starting from the classic concept of the linear economy which has significant environmental impacts by promoting the waste of raw resources,...

Zero waste: a great philosophy to adopt!

As we saw in the 3R-V, waste reduction is the first element to consider when talking about responsible consumption. Over the past decades, a lot of emphasis has been placed...

Valentine's Day: When romance rhymes with ecology

  We have seen it for the Christmas festivities, the holidays have a significant ecological impact! Regardless of your preferences or those of the person with whom you want to...

The immobility of those who know

Be careful, this article is not scientific! It's more of a personal observation. A deplorable observation of the inaction of those who know, of those who know the impact of...

Textile coloring

When considering the ecological impact of a garment, we must take into account all phases of its life cycle. That is to say, its cultivation, its harvest or its extraction,...

Linen: a sought-after textile

Linen, in addition to being the oldest textile fiber used, is one of the most ecological fabrics. Made in Europe, although put aside for some time, linen is certainly a...

Buying local: it's not just about food!

It is known that the consequence of globalization and international trade is that our stores are overflowing with products from far away, sometimes very far away, and often sold at...

Lyocell: one of the most ecological textiles

    Today, we present to you one of our favorite textiles because it meets high ecological standards and also because it is resistant and so comfortable. This is a...

Black Friday madness

Here is an event which also marks the apogee of consumer culture in the society in which we live. We can certainly understand that when we have a need for...

White Christmas... and green!

  Yep, we've barely had time to eat a Halloween candy or two before the stores bring out the Christmas paraphernalia. The next few weeks will be busy with advertising...

Fashion and ecology: is it possible?

The way we do it at home In the literary sense , the word fashion refers to a way of living, specific to an era, in a given region. Overall,...

The ecological impact of traditional cotton

  It is known that our clothes are mainly made of cotton. We only have to open just about any of the wardrobes to see it. From underwear to t-shirts,...

Feminine hygiene and the environment

Today, tampons are used by over 100 million women worldwide. Sanitary pads, on the other hand, are much more widespread, due to a cultural aversion to tampons in many regions....

Minimalism: making the most of it

Over the past few decades, there has been an upsurge in the use of minimal elements or the disruption of minimal things - in other words, minimalism. The term was...

Making new from old: upcycling!

    Join the Active Greens on Facebook! A group for sharing tips, tricks and environmental news for everyone! Have you ever heard the quote “Nothing is lost, nothing is created,...

Is vegan fashion an ecological guarantee?

Veganism does not only refer to fashion and clothing. Rather, it is a way of life which consists of not consuming any products from animals or their exploitation. This way...