Environment & Climate Change Canada commissioned Fashion Takes Action to conduct a study that profiles the possibilities and pre-feasibility of a local textile recycling industry. Join our webinar on June 9th to learn more.

Why Our Fashion Sustainability Approach Needs Change

This innovative new material is pushing the boundaries of fashion, by providing brands and consumers with a product that considers both the environment, and animals.

Overwhelmed – the feeling many of us feel when we go shopping. There are too many brands selling too many styles, resulting in too many items to choose from. We therefore find ourselves facing hard choices about what to buy. This is where my checklist comes in to save the day.

Abiding by Vivienne Westwood’s rule to “buy less, choose well, and make it last” is a great place to start on your journey to shopping more sustainably.

Do you want to show off your favourite new fashion trends on instagram but are concerned about the associated social and environmental impact and cost? With digital fashion, you can get the best of both worlds… newness without the consequences!

Ecofeminism - the branch of feminism that examines the connection between women and nature, born in the 70s during the green movement and second-wave feminist era - is making a comeback.

My dad took me grocery shopping a few weeks ago and that’s when the lightbulb turned on.

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, accounting for roughly 10% of global carbon emissions. Clearly, it’s impact on the planet is enormous and one of the many reasons that both 1% for the Planet and Fashion Takes Action exist.