International Women's day: #choosetochallenge

So, it’s International Women’s Day again. What does that mean?   The 8th of March is a celebration of Women of any class, colour, race, sexuality, and age. It’s a day to remember what women...

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Why is sustainable fashion so expensive?

The big ticket question, why is sustainable fashion so expensive? Well, there's a few different answers! First, it's relative. The price tag is being compared to fast fashion - which is not...

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Recycled materials VS. Raw materials

At KOHR we only use natural, organic or biodegradable raw materials rather than recycled polyester or any other kind of plastic. I want to put out a little disclaimer, using both recycled and or...

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Is buying second hand really the most ethical way to shop?

This blog may be controversial, but I think it's important to look at sustainability and ethics from every angle. This month is #SecondHandSeptember, an amazing campaign set by Oxfam to 'pled...

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Why is Hemp becoming a popular alternative?

"Hemp is the most durable of the natural fibres and one might say it was a miraculous fibre."   Hemp is a fibre taken from a crop in the cannabis sativa family. The Hemp fabric is not a new d...

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Is Bamboo really sustainable?

“Bamboo is considered one of the most sustainable plants"   Bamboo is a natural fibre using the pulp from Bamboo grass (not the same as what pandas eat). Bamboo is considered one of the mos...

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Cotton VS. Organic Cotton

“Conventional cotton has “earned” the title of being the dirtiest crop on earth.”   Cotton is an extremely thirsty material. It takes 2,700 litres of water to produce enough material for on...

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25 ways to be more sustainable

I want to show you how simple it can be to make more sustainable decisions in your day to day life. Without it costing you tonnes of money and having to change your life style completely! So, her...

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Why is fashion the second largest pollution industry?

Fashion is the second largest polluting industry! Yes, that's right, not so pretty after all.   So, I'm gonna hit you with some statistics...   The fashion industry accounts for 10% of a...

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