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The GOOD Shopping Guide - How do I have a great Christmas without it costing the Earth?
Your Ultimate Guide to an Eco-Friendly Christmas It’s soon to be some people’s favourite time of year, and for others their worst nightmare. Christmas can mean many different things to...
Don’t Toss It - Return It: Recycling Your Clothes Makes a Difference
With fast fashion and new trends developing all the time, it's easy to think of clothes as something you can throw away. When a t-shirt tears or a jumper fades,...
Autumn Sweatshirts: For the Environmentally Conscious Shopper
When the autumn air gets cooler, there's something very comforting about putting on your favourite sweatshirt. It's soft, warm, and always looks good. But can your warm autumn layers also...
Most vs. Least Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Different types of materials can have quite varied effects on the environment. If you know which materials are good and which are harmful to the world we live in, you...
The Terrible Truths Behind Fast Fashion (and How to Avoid It)
Fast fashion has taken over wardrobes and shopping carts all around the world because of its low prices and ever-changing trends. But behind the cheap costs and latest styles are...
What Is Circular Fashion? A Beginner’s Guide
Sustainability is a big part of everything we do at Plainandsimple. But being sustainable isn't just about using organic fabrics or making sure every step of our supply chain is...
Certified Organic Cotton: Why It's Better Than the Rest
As fast fashion dominates and the planet pays the price, the clothes we choose to wear can really make a difference. We think that fashion shouldn’t have a negative impact...
The Environmental Impact of Your Clothes: How to Reduce It
We often think about what our clothes say about us, like our mood, style, and personality. But have you ever thought about what your clothes say about the world? Fashion...
The Secret to Staying Cool in Warm Weather
Dressing for hot weather becomes more about smart decisions than merely seasonal flair as the days lengthen and the sun shines strongly. Staying cool in scorching weather starts with your...
Eco-Friendly Clothes: How and Where to Find Them
The fashion business is changing for the better as more and more people become conscious of how our decisions affect the environment. Eco-friendly clothing is a movement that focuses on...
Why Organic Fabric is the Future (and What Isn't)
One thing that’s become evident as discussions on ethical labour, waste, and climate change continue to rise: the materials we choose when designing clothes can make a difference. Organic textiles...
Fast Fashion vs. Sustainable Fashion: What’s the Real Cost?
Fashion trends come and go with rapid speed in today’s fast-paced society. The need to keep up with the latest look has never been greater, from TikTok hauls to overnight...