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The ecological impact of traditional cotton

  It is known that our clothes are mainly made of cotton. We only have to open just about any of the wardrobes to see it. From underwear to t-shirts,...

Feminine hygiene and the environment

Today, tampons are used by over 100 million women worldwide. Sanitary pads, on the other hand, are much more widespread, due to a cultural aversion to tampons in many regions....

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...

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,...

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...

Practical tips: Ecological Halloween

  Halloween is a holiday that children and many adults love! It’s actually the second most celebrated holiday in the country! Like all holidays, there was a certain slippage in...

Bamboo textiles: the controversy

Bamboo-based fabrics have stirred up controversy among environmentalists. There is disagreement as to whether or not they are eco-friendly textiles. Let's explore why the potential impact of bamboo textiles on...

Marginal textiles: banana, orange, soy and milk residues!

    Because we still have not found a ''perfect'' formula in terms of low ecological impact textiles, several initiatives have emerged over time and much research is being done...

Environmentally ecological clothing care

  After choosing our clothes, we wear them and we must maintain them. Maintaining clothes also has an impact on our environment. The impact ranges from the energy consumed, the...

To you who loves the environment

Hope and proactivity Our certain power over the environment Today, I'd like to tell you not to despair, to remain hopeful. We all know that human beings have difficulty understanding...

When I encroach on the Earth, I leave traces: The ecological footprint

  Every day I use the resources that planet Earth makes available to me. Every day I have an impact on it. I consume the Earth's products in every facet...

Demystifying hemp and hemp textiles

Given its proximity to cannabis (marijuana) and its potential THC (psychotropic) content, hemp is currently not allowed to be grown freely in municipalities and community gardens in Quebec and Canada....

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,...

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...

A critical look: recycled plastic textiles

It's a well-known fact that plastic invades the oceans. We've long been talking about the 270,000 tonnes of plastic floating on their surface, killing marine animals and reaching shorelines. In...

What is Greenwashing?

  What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a term used to describe marketing or public relations strategies used by an organization to portray itself as ecologically responsible. It's a way of...