Five reasons why your next pair of jeans should be organic cotton jeans
4.5 billion jeans; the number of jeans sold annually on a global scale. That’s 0.59 pairs of jeans per person in the world. Every year! Sadly, organic cotton only accounts...
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How to make a huge difference as a sustainable fashion advocate
News about appalling working conditions and below minimum wages in Leicester’s garment industry rocked the world at the beginning of July. Unfair treatment of workers and modern-day slavery is not...
8 ethical jewellery brands that will add instant wow to your wardrobe
It's amazing how jewellery can change an outfit in an instant, even if it’s your basic white tee and black jeans. Add some chunky silver pieces with black or grey...
What this crisis has taught us: 7 good habits that will have a positive impact on your life and the planet
Have you noticed what a difference the scaling down of human activities during the Covid-19 lock down has made on the environment; cleaner air, clearer waterways, more wildflowers and wild...
How to build a slow fashion wardrobe and reduce your impulse buys
How much clothing do you have in your wardrobe? Lots, I bet. And how much of it do you actually use? Not so much, I guess. According to an article...
What is greenwashing and how to spot it
The Vildnis team has been nice girls and boys for a long time but, having just received an invite to a prestigious conference where the keynote speaker on sustainable fashion...
A step in the right direction; our Founder reflects on her sustainable goals
This year more than ever it became apparent that the people who are going to save the planet from climate change are you, me and millions of school children. Not...
How to holiday more sustainably without compromising on the things you love
Do you love travelling and seeing the world, yet feel guilty about your environmental footprint while holidaying? Luckily there are lots of things you can do to make your holiday...
Would you rather compromise on your style or values - or refrain from buying anything at all?
One of my husband’s favourite ’games’ on a night out with friends is the ’would you rather game’. Would you rather drink prune juice or tomato juice? And would you...
5 easy New Year’s resolutions that will minimise your environmental footprint
Having started as a small trend for a niche market, the sustainable fashion trend is now gaining traction FAST as we all recognise the need to change our habits and...
How my New Year’s resolutions brought me closer to a sustainable lifestyle this year
A truly sustainable lifestyle requires some serious effort and a fair number of compromises. For many of us, me included, this feels like too tough a task. That said, there...
8 ethical gift ideas - or inspiration for your own wish list
Want to give a meaningful gift this Christmas but unsure what to give? At VILDNIS HQ we always keep a wish list full of fab ethical fashion, jewellery, bags and...