Sustainable fashion goals in 2022 might seem unachievable due to the industry’s inability to set the standard and stick with it. Below are some of the sustainable fashion trends to look out for this year. Introduction The fashion industry has been championing sustainability for over a decade with very little success due to issues such …
Procrastination: The dream killer/ delayer?
Procrastinate: To defer action. I believe we have all experienced procrastination at one point or another. This can mean deferring action of any kind, school work, cooking, seeing friends, or even working on the goals and dreams we have set ourselves. The outcome of this is always disappointment in ourselves or blame as to why …
Upcycling: The Solution to Waste Generation
Introduction The world is seeing a lot of innovations with regard to the growing threat of climate change and socio-environmental damage in favour of profits. One such innovation, aimed at reducing the impact of waste on natural resources, is Upcycling. This article will focus on one woman making a difference in this regard, Winnie McHenry. …
When Sustainable Innovation meets Culture.
“For this article we look at the work of Thando Simelane and Katlego Tsoagong, two young sustainable innovators making use of pre-existing sneaker soles and cultural influences to design their version of Air Imbadada. Imbadada are sandals made from cut-up tyres typically worn by people of the Zulu culture, but also revered across the country.”
Earth Day 2022: What it is and how to commemorate it.
‘Environmental activists and supporters across the globe resolve to protect the Earth, prevent biodiversity loss, come up with solutions for overpopulation and the general depletion of environmental quality.’
Eco-friendly Packaging for a Waste-less future (Coca-Cola)
“The global plastic and packaging challenges associated with the climate crisis have given the Coca-Cola company a reason to act. The focus is on their business model and the communities they supply.”
The Exploitation of Sustainability Metrics.
Introduction The fashion industry, like most industries in the last 20 years, has been challenged to give realistic solutions for their waste streams. As a result, consumers have seen numerous innovations to ensure adherence to the triple bottom line through sustainability. Although much work has gone into defining sustainability and its global adoption, many still …
How can Film Production Become More Sustainable?
“The movies and high definition productions we consume/watch produce a significant carbon footprint, scoring really low on the ethics and sustainability chart.”
How can we enhance the quality of Sustainable Fashion Education?
“Students could benefit from free sustainable fashion education courses to enhance their sustainable fashion knowledge and advance the movement.”
How to develop sustainable food systems
“The only real solutions lie with the adoption of sustainable food systems that provide healthy food globally, creating sustainable environmental, economic and social systems surrounding food.”