sustainability Articles
Sustainability and plus-size fashion: In conversation with Jenny Marie
Beauty Editor Alex Bikard interviews vegan blogger Jenny Marie on her thoughts about sustainability and plus-size fashion
Are Depop secondhand resellers really a new kind of evil?
Are Depop resellers really immoral, or is there more than what meets the eye to these sustainable sellers?
5 wallet-friendly superfoods you should be eating (and where to get them!)
Rhiannon Ingle shares her top tips for shopping healthy and consciously
5 DIY beauty products to make at home
Bored of jigsaws, knitting and writing your dissertation? Why not try creating your own beauty products at home with these simple and quick formulas
5 DIY masks to try whilst stuck at home
A DIY mask is the perfect option for lockdown boredom and you’ll probably have a lot of these ingredients in your kitchen cupboard
Sustainable and affordable beauty brands
Being sustainable can be expensive but these brands are trying to make it easier for you, especially if you’re on a tight budget
The sustainable underwear to buy this Valentine’s Day
Planning on buying new underwear this Valentine’s Day? Have you ever considered the environmental impact of this? Try sustainable underwear this year so you can look and feel confident
Franco Manca’s 40,000 Pizza Pledge for the Homeless
As a commentary on how to be a conscious and sustainable restaurant in 2019/20, Franco Manca are leading the pack. In using their surplus dough to feed the homeless (with pizzas in December and sourdough bread for the year), It’s a company that is setting goals for others to follow.
This decade’s fashion is undefinable because it was obsessed with the past
Fashion Editor Alice Porter argues that the democratisation of fashion during the 2010s has rendered the era distinctly undefinable (apart from its consistent nostalgia)
UoM takes successful steps towards a sustainable future
Thousands of staff at the University of Manchester have engaged in actions aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including environmental sustainability, gender equality and responsible consumption
How to sell pre-loved clothes online
If you’ve blown your student loan already but are too buried in deadlines for a part-time job, selling your clothes online could be the answer
Realistic steps you can take to make more sustainable fashion choices
Online Editor Bec Oakes, discusses how to become a more sustainable consumer with very little effort or spending