By January of 1930, America’s Great Depression had settled in, draping a mourning shroud over a decade of prosperity. Newlyweds worried over house payments. Parents worried over feeding their children. While Americans were crippled by thoughts of money, the average consumer was still spending a sixth of their annual income on clothing. Continue reading
Greenwashing is a term that’s been buzzing around the sustainability movement for a while now, but its use in the fashion world is relatively newer. The term refers to marketing around a product or idea that plays up its eco-friendly aspects, making it seem more appealing to an eco-conscious audience. Bamboo has become a popular … Continue reading
As an aspiring foodie, I’m on the internet a lot. Over the past year or so in the realm of trendy food blogs, everyone who’s anyone is talking about za’atar. Much like the crispy kale trend that reigned the web for several years, za’atar (pronounced like it’s spelled) is all anyone can write about. Za’atar … Continue reading
A textiles company in North Carolina has found a new use for tobacco that they say will change the textiles industry. Ploughboy Organics of Raleigh is using a new technology to extract natural dyes from a part of the tobacco plant most smokers haven’t considered — the stalk. Traditionally, when tobacco is harvested, its prized … Continue reading
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