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  Melissa Sterry

  

  The majority of young people are done with fast fashion, study claims

  DAZED - Daniel Rodgers

  Graduate Fashion Week came to a crescendo last Thursday (June 17) with a unique “slow” runway finale. Hosted by sustainable designer Patrick McDowell, the catwalk sent out the best in eco-conscious fashion from a variety of graduates from universities outside of the London art school bubble. In …

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  Melissa Sterry

  

  Five Easy Ways to Start a Plastic-Free Beauty Routine

  anothermag.com - Dominique Sisley

  It’s easy to ignore beauty’s plastic problem. As soon as you look at the stats, it can feel overwhelming: the industry is reportedly responsible for …

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  Melissa Sterry

  

  Biodegradable glitter for post-lockdown glam

  Wallpaper* - Mary Cleary

  All that glitters is not gold; at least according to Submission Beauty, which has just launched a line of plant-based, biodegradable glitter as a sustainable substitute for the environmentally damaging original. ‘Traditional glitter is simply microplastic by a different name,’ says the brand, and …

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  Melissa Sterry

  

  Natural materials "lack investment and focused innovation" says Allbirds sustainability head

  dezeen.com - Jennifer Hahn

  The race to tackle carbon emissions is being hampered by underinvestment in new plant-based materials, according to Hana Kajimura of Allbirds, which …

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  Melissa Sterry

  

  Iris Van Herpen creates haute couture dress from ocean plastic

  dezeen.com - Cajsa Carlson

  Fashion designer Iris van Herpen has unveiled a haute couture dress constructed from ocean plastic fabric produced by Parley for the Oceans, which …

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  Melissa Sterry

  

  Phillip Lim and Charlotte McCurdy adorn couture dress with algae sequins

  dezeen.com - Jennifer Hahn

  Fashion designer Phillip Lim has teamed up with industrial designer Charlotte McCurdy to create a petroleum-free dress covered in bioplastic …