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What if doing better was simpler than we think?
• Genevieve St-Amour

How much does a garment really cost?

  Many people will think that paying less is more economical. It will depend on how we perceive the value of what we buy. It is true that buying a...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Can a t-shirt cost $3.50?

Let's be honest, ok? We cannot foresee for a fraction of a second that a new cotton t-shirt could be sold at $3.50 each. However, do your research, it does...

• Genevieve St-Amour

An incentive to wash your new clothes

  A few days ago, an acquaintance had an allergic reaction to a new item of clothing. She had a blood irritation in her armpits. She had just bought a...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Eco-Quiz: How much do you know about eco-friendly clothing?

  Our website is full of articles on eco-friendly clothing. We talk about textiles, working conditions, clothing quality, locally designed clothing and more! But where are you with your knowledge?...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Working conditions in the clothing industry

Here's why Eco Loco does the research for you and why our Clothing for Her section only contains ecological AND ethical clothing! We know you've heard about it before! We...

• Genevieve St-Amour

5 tips for a responsible wardrobe

  There are still few people who can boast of having an ecological, sustainable and responsible wardrobe. We invite everyone to aspire to this. Not only will this make your...

• Genevieve St-Amour

The beauty of the circular economy in clothing.

  The notion of circular economy is relatively new. Starting from the classic concept of the linear economy which has significant environmental impacts by promoting the waste of raw resources,...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Buying local: it's not just about food!

It is known that the consequence of globalization and international trade is that our stores are overflowing with products from far away, sometimes very far away, and often sold at...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Fashion and ecology: is it possible?

The way we do it at home In the literary sense , the word fashion refers to a way of living, specific to an era, in a given region. Overall,...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Minimalism: making the most of it

Over the past few decades, there has been an upsurge in the use of minimal elements or the disruption of minimal things - in other words, minimalism. The term was...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Making new from old: upcycling!

    Join the Active Greens on Facebook! A group for sharing tips, tricks and environmental news for everyone! Have you ever heard the quote “Nothing is lost, nothing is created,...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Is vegan fashion an ecological guarantee?

Veganism does not only refer to fashion and clothing. Rather, it is a way of life which consists of not consuming any products from animals or their exploitation. This way...

• Genevieve St-Amour

Eco-responsible clothing: what does it eat in winter?

  We've said it over and over again, that's the way it is today, and that's the way it's always going to be. When it comes to consumption in general,...

• Genevieve St-Amour

The pollution of clothing: grandiose!

Globalization and ''fast fashion'' Although difficult to assess, the clothing industry is considered to be the second most polluting industry in the world.Every year, several million tonnes of textiles are...