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This new textile library is a goldmine for sustainable clothing brands

Posted by Rose on 24th Apr 2020

With its vast collection of earth-friendly textiles, Re:Source in New York City is a must-visit destination for sustainable fashion brands Last week I looked at some of the promising developm … read more

Sustainable clothing’s future: Tech turns waste into fashions

Posted by Rose on 20th Apr 2020

A circular, sustainable economy is no pipe dream From spoiled milk to orange peels to even spider webs, substances once considered waste are the focus of new closed-loop techniques that are upe … read more

The work-from-home wardrobe: Everybody’s doing homework now

Posted by Rose on 9th Apr 2020

Staying comfortable, looking professional while you work from home Because I’ve worked at home throughout my career, most of that in rural settings, social distancing has often been the norm. Life i … read more

With a little help for my friends: home-based artisans

Posted by Rose on 7th Apr 2020

Shopping sustainably from home-based artisans As we settle into new routines and new priorities, I find I’m ordering more online for myself and looking for gifts I am comfortable shipping to fr … read more

Free shipping isn’t free, but Sympatico is offering it anyway

Posted by Rose on 26th Mar 2020

Free shipping Free shipping may not really be free, but shoppers have come to expect it. With the craft fair season on hold, Sympatico's joining the free-shipping club, at least for now. … read more

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