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Abiding by Vivienne Westwood’s rule to “buy less, choose well, and make it last” is a great place to start on your journey to shopping more sustainably.

Introducing ChangeRoom, a sustainable fashion marketplace to unite conscious Canadian brands and customers.  Brands that

Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit; a community of leaders driving a global movement using business as a force for good.

Do you want to show off your favourite new fashion trends on instagram but are concerned about the associated social and environmental impact and cost? With digital fashion, you can get the best of both worlds… newness without the consequences!

Ecofeminism – the branch of feminism that examines the connection between women and nature, born in the 70s during the green movement and second-wave feminist era – is making a comeback.

My dad took me grocery shopping a few weeks ago and that’s when the lightbulb turned on.

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, accounting for roughly 10% of global carbon emissions. Clearly, it’s impact on the planet is enormous and one of the many reasons that both 1% for the Planet and Fashion Takes Action exist.

There’s nothing better than a closet audit. Get organized, declutter, and learn about your unworn purchases and personal style in the process.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every part of our lives, including how we shop for fashion. Our habits have been forced to change considerably as we have had to make the shift from in-person to online shopping. And thrifting has had to adapt too. For online thrifting tips in the time of COVID-19, read on!

Introducing the Ethical Clothing Search Engine. Ethical Clothing was founded by Ben Heinkel – a serial entrepreneur whose previous ventures include an organic clothing brand and a fashion tech startup – and Jack Hesketh – a researcher and writer focused on the fashion and textile industries. They founded Ethical Clothing to make the daunting task of sourcing sustainable fashion easier for consumers, by doing the work of weeding out the most ethical clothing brands themselves… and the result? Their search engine.

In the spirit of Reduce and Reuse – two of FTA’s 7Rs of Fashion – we want to uncover how to shop for clothing that is good enough quality to last beyond one season.

We normally turn to self-help books, gym memberships and professional development courses but we suggest starting 2021 on a different foot. Close those self-help books and open your closets, because a closet cleanse may be just what you need for a stress-free year and a more sustainable fashion industry. Now that’s a win win!

Are you looking to start your journey into sustainable fashion consumption but don’t know where to start? Look no further! We have compiled a list of our favourite consumer-facing resources to really get your feet wet. Let’s jump right in, shall we?

Fashion Takes Action has worked hard to fulfil its mission in 2020, despite a global pandemic. Our commitment to advancing sustainability in the fashion industry remains strong and has allowed us to continue making an impact. We have much to be proud of. Thank you to our incredible network of industry partners and friends for your collaboration and support in making this work possible!