written for the green hub
The Green Hub is an Australian sustainable fashion and lifestyle blog, directory, and digital magazine.
They share brands, research, guides, and practical tips to help empower you to make lifestyle choices which are kinder to people and the planet.
I’ve written for them, and will write for you too, if you ask.
THE GREEN HUB:
what exactly is a fashion supply chain? And how to tell if a brand is ethical
‘In fashion, from seed to finished garment – every piece of clothing made is part of what’s called a supply chain. Cotton, for example, is grown, spun, woven into fabric, dyed, cut, manufactured, transported, all the steps taken along a fashion supply chain needed for that cotton tee to reach the retail shop floor ready for you to buy. So when we talk about ethical fashion, what we are really looking at is a supply chain.’
THE GREEN HUB:
why empathy is underrated
‘When confronted with people and corporations who violate the rights of animals, women, different marginalised groups of people, or all of the above, it is rational to be angry. It is fair to be outraged by a total lack of respect for life. It is warranted to be furious about indifference in the face of steep oppression and injustice. And sometimes, it is a powerful energy.
However, when anger tips into hatred, or further disrespect, I no longer see the benefit.’
the green hub:
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VEGAN LEATHER AND THE ECO-FRIENDLY-ISH OPTIONS AVAILABLE
‘…shopping and dressing vegan doesn’t inherently mean dressing sustainably, and I care about the environment – it’s one of the reasons I’m glad I am vegan. But if I’m not wearing leather, what am I wearing instead?’
the green hub:
THROW SOME SHADE WITH THESE SUSTAINABLE SUNGLASSES BRANDS
‘Too often where and how sunglasses are made is not clear, and often they’re made of cheap plastic that can’t be recycled. Fortunately, there are a lot of great brands that are doing their part to make more conscious and kind sunglasses – from more sustainable material choices to ethical manufacturing, and charitable business models.’
the green hub:
6 VEGAN FASHION BRANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
‘Having spent far too much of my time googling for perfect (both ethically and aesthetically) clothing, the below list is what I’m calling the vegan crème de la crème of ethical and sustainable alternative clothing – and yes I think that’s more amusing than I probably should.’
THE GREEN HUB:
7 ZERO WASTE BEAUTY BRANDS YOU NEED IN YOUR MAKEUP BAG
‘In case you weren’t already aware, the beauty industry has a huge plastic problem. Think about it. Mascara, eyeliner pens, lipsticks, foundation, concealer, bronzer. All of these things, the majority of the time, come packaged in plastic. Luckily, there are also plenty of brands that make more eco-conscious makeup shopping easy. ’