What is polyester?When I think about polyester, the images that come to mind are bright power-suits from the 80’s and cheap clothes from fast fashion brands. We know that it is an unsustainable fabric and should be avoided where possible, but what is it actually made from and what makes it so bad for the environment? It’s important to know the facts behind fabrics so we can make more informed choices when we shop, so let’s find out more about polyester!The Science Behind the FabricPolyester is a chemical term which can be broken into poly (many), and ester (a basic organic chemical compound). The main ingredient used in the production of polyester is ethylene, which is derived from petroleum. In...
Pin It Ok so I am dropping this post earlier then I ever before, but you’ve probably already heard how delayed things are with shipping and that they expect things to sell out pretty quick this year. So in case you are like me and already shopping, my team and I wanted to put together the ultimate gift guide source for everyone on your list. Holidays are my FAVORITE time of year, I LOVE giving people gifts, but that’s not really what the season is about. It’s about spending time with the ones you love, so I hope this guide can alleviate some of the stress of finding that perfect gift, so you have more time to be with the...
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Halloween memories from the ’70s bring back lots of family fun, cold weather and spooky treats. Almost all of our Halloween memories included rain or snow, which didn’t matter to us. Kids would climb mountains for chocolate and candy as if nothing could beat them down. Today, I will talk about my Halloween Memories as a child growing up in the ’70s and ’80s. Halloween Memories from the 70’s as told by Mrs. CBB My family was into Halloween, which is why Halloween memories are clear in my mind. That’s a good memory, though, since many of us can’t remember what we did yesterday. That’s me. We lived in a new four-bedroom townhouse that my parents bought in 1977 for...
image from Christy Dawn Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in! What is Zero-Waste Fashion?Textile waste is a huge problem in the fashion industry. The Council for Textile Recycling claims that more than 70 pounds of textiles per US citizen are going into landfills annually. The amount of clothes we waste is largely due to the rapid increase in the number of clothes being produced over the last few decades. Fashion Revolution claims textile waste is only getting worse and is estimated to increase by about 60% between 2015 and 2030, with an additional...
