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The Conscious Thread: Articles that Make You Think (and Act)
Insightful reads on fashion, waste, and sustainability


New Legislation in Recent Years to Tackle the Textile Waste Crisis
The fashion industry has long been a significant contributor to environmental pollution, with vast amounts of textile waste ending up in...
Feb 9


Can Secondhand Fashion Save the Planet?
Secondhand fashion isn’t just about vintage styles or saving money—it’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about solutions to...
Mar 31, 2024


The Rise of Clothing Rental Services and Their Environmental Benefits
In the era of fast fashion, where outfits are often worn once and then forgotten, clothing rental services are emerging as a smart,...
Apr 23, 2023


Thrift Store Boom Post-COVID: A Sustainable Shift or Temporary Trend?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we shop for clothes has changed—dramatically. One of the most noticeable shifts? The rise...
Apr 9, 2023


Social Media Movements: How Young Activists are Redefining Sustainable Fashion
If you’ve ever been on TikTok or Instagram and seen someone talk about thrifting, calling out fast fashion, or doing clothing hauls from...
Mar 26, 2023


How Fast Fashion Trends During the Pandemic Amplified Textile Waste
Let’s rewind to 2020. Everyone was stuck at home, TikTok was blowing up, and suddenly people were getting really  into online shopping....
Mar 19, 2023


Clothing Recycling in 2022: Successes, Setbacks, and What’s Next
Let’s talk about what went down in 2022 when it came to clothing recycling. Spoiler: it was a bit of a rollercoaster. Some cool things...
Jan 30, 2023


How Fast Fashion Affects Local Economies and Waste Management
Fast fashion is more than just cheap clothes that come and go with every trend—it’s a system that deeply affects communities and the...
Jan 17, 2023


Fast Fashion and Global Warming: A Deep Dive into the Connection
Fast fashion is all about fast trends and cheap clothes. It might look fun and affordable, but it has a huge environmental cost. One of...
Jan 8, 2023


What Major Sporting Events Teach Us About Clothing Waste and Recycling
When we think about major sporting events like the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, or even large marathons, the first things that often...
Dec 30, 2022
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