Category: green clothing

REVIEW: SOLE Sustainable Footbeds

Do you have shoes that hurt your feet? Instead of getting rid of them and contributing to footwear waste, maybe all you need are some moldable footbeds to make them comfortable! SOLE is a company based out of Calgary, Alberta, that offers a pretty groundbreaking product in terms of function and sustainability! SOLE produces a whole line of footbeds made...

WAMA Hemp Underwear Review

When you think about sustainable fabrics, what comes to mind? In my closet, I have some organic cotton, Tencel lyocell, Repreve (from recycled plastic bottles), bamboo… one fabric I don’t have much of is hemp. I did some reading about hemp, and it’s actually a powerhouse for an eco-friendly fabric! It’s strong, it’s renewable (grows fast and can be harvested...

Blenderz Garment Recyclers: Solving Textile Waste

I get SO EXCITED when I hear about new local businesses who are doing amazing things for our environment. When I heard about Blenderz Garment Recyclers, I immediately contacted the owner, Sarah Janzen, to ask if I could do an interview with her. It is SUCH an amazing initiative and she is making a huge difference in solving textile waste...

How to Shop Second Hand Clothing Like a Boss

I am so excited about sharing this post with you! I am by no means an expert on how to shop second hand clothing. Occasionally I go to thrift stores in search of things like toys, books, housewares, and sometimes will spy something for my kid or for myself. But I have to admit that I do love getting new...

F – Waste! Upcycling and Thrifting INFOGRAPHIC

I have a cool infographic to share today from Nicola Silcock from The Farthing about upcycling and thrifting. Upcycling and thrifting are two environmentally-friendly practices that go hand in hand. They’re huge trends in the interiors, fashion and design industry and have become increasingly popular over the years. In the UK – 1.6 million tons of ‘waste’ is thrown out,...

Pillar Heights Kickstarter for the World’s Most Sustainable and Comfortable Bicycle Jersey

Andrew was the owner of Lucid Lifestyle, which was my favourite sustainable clothing store in Edmonton for a long time. He has since moved on to Vancouver and created Pillar Heights. And now – you can back Pillar Heights Kickstarter for the world’s most sustainable and comfortable bicycle jersey! The Kickstarter campaign supports Pillar Heights in creating the world’s most...

Sweet Peanut REVIEW: Pajamas for Kids

When you have a growing child, you have to get new sizes of pajamas every year. The problem with kids pajamas is that many of them have flame retardants in them. Because you definitely don’t want your kids to catch on fire when they’re asleep. Versus when they’re awake. Right? Yeah… Anyways. I try my best to get organic cotton...

6 Tips on Upcycling Clothes – Guest Post

Do you have a closet full of clothes but still don’t know what to wear? Or perhaps do you find yourself reaching for the same garments while the rest are languishing at the bottom of the pile? You could donate your clothes and hit the stores, but why not upcycle them? It’s a great way to save some money. You...

How is Dry Cleaning Toxic to Your Health?

With the holiday season upon us, it may be that you plan to take your fancy clothes to the dry cleaners to keep them looking lovely for holiday parties. Before you do that, you should know that Environmental Defence has put out a new report about the dangerous chemicals used in dry cleaning. So how is dry cleaning toxic to...

How and Why You Should Green Your Laundry Routine Infographic

I have written about the importance of greening your laundry – both for the health of your family, as well as for the good of the environment. It’s amazing how many toxins are involved in a process that is supposed to clean your clothes! We don’t realize how much our washing machines and other household appliances can impact the Earth’s...