Category: Sustainability

The Ethical Debate: Leather vs. Vegan Handbags in Sustainable Fashion

October 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving fashion industry, choosing between leather and non-leather handbags can be a complex decision, particularly from an ethical standpoint. As awareness of traditional leather's environmental and ethical consequences grows, many are turning to eco-friendly alternatives. In this article, we will explore why non-leather handbags are increasingly becoming the ethical and sustainable choice—not just […]

Shopping Responsibly & Why It's Important

If you've seen our website or follow us on social media, you'll know we talk about responsible shopping a lot. We are firm believers that, as consumers, we must all take more time to consider the impact that our shopping habits have. This article looks more closely at responsible shopping and why it is so […]

Sports Teams & Elite Athletes Embracing Sustainability

December 16, 2023

Sustainability in Sports: Embracing Eco-Friendly Practices In recent years, a notable shift towards sustainability and eco-consciousness has taken root within various sports teams worldwide. Beyond winning games, these teams are championing a different kind of victory—one that promotes environmental responsibility and ethical choices. In this article, we look at how several teams across various sports […]

How Do You Gift Sustainably This Christmas?

November 11, 2023

The holiday season will soon be here, so it's time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones. With sustainability being an ever-growing concern, you may wonder how to give thoughtful presents whilst being kind to the planet. The good news is there are plenty of ways to gift sustainably this Christmas, especially when […]

Is sustainable fashion just a trend?

October 25, 2023

Why sustainable fashion will become mainstream. Sustainable fashion is not just a passing trend. It has evolved far beyond that. It represents a significant shift in the fashion industry towards more responsible and environmentally conscious practices. It has become a critical focus for the fashion industry, with long-term implications for how clothes are designed, produced, […]

Understanding Vegan Fashion: Cruelty-Free Style for a Conscious Wardrobe

September 21, 2023

What Does Vegan Mean In fashion? In recent years, the term "vegan" has transcended its association with diet and infiltrated various aspects of our lives, including the fashion industry. Vegan fashion, much like its dietary counterpart, is deeply rooted in ethical and sustainable principles. This article will delve into what vegan means in fashion and […]

The Four Principles Of Sustainability

September 9, 2023

A comprehensive overview of the ethical pillars of sustainability. Sustainability has emerged as a crucial concept in our modern world. It represents a balanced approach to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including environmental, social, and […]

What is Total Ethics Fashion?

Everything you need to know about total ethics fashion You have probably heard the terms ethical fashion, cruelty-free fashion and sustainable fashion, but if you've not yet heard of total ethics fashion, then it's time to get up to speed. This new fashion system promotes a wholly ethical and environmentally responsible supply chain and its […]

The Greenest Football Club In The World - Promoted to League One

Forest Green Rovers are the first ever vegan club to reach English football’s third tier. Forest Green Rovers have been pioneering a new approach to football for a long time. Labelled as 'the most environmentally conscious club in the world', they are now the smallest club and the first vegan club to be promoted to […]

The Best Sustainable Fashion Brands of 2022

Throw away fashion is just so “last season”. The tide has turned when it comes to fast fashion and there is an ever increasing number of brands that offer more than a quick fashion fix. Savvy consumers are demanding sustainability, in everything from reducing their plastic waste at home to purchasing electric cars. Environmental credentials […]

Top 5 Vegan Tailors

February 22, 2022

Luxury styling and fashion which suits your ethics Being vegan extends much further than just ones choice of food. It extends to fabrics, linings and even smaller details like what buttons are made from. For example, in traditional tailoring suit buttons can be made from animal horn. Navigating your way to a tailor who can […]

The Environmental Impact of Fashion

January 6, 2022

Did you know the fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity's carbon emissions? And that's not even the bad news... If you follow us on social media you will know that we already talk about the impact of fashion on the environment. It is staggering to know that the fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and […]

Helen x Ricardo Palma - The Conscious Blueprint

November 9, 2021

Hosted by Ricardo Palma of The Conscious Blueprint, a podcast sharing interviews with Plant-Based Entrepreneurs, businesses and videos from conscious people and projects. Ricardo inspires people to create plant-based brands and pursue their passions by talking to entrepreneurs and brand creatives about their processes, the lessons they learned, and how to make an impact. In this episode about ethical […]

Slimming Down Your Wallet – Minimalist Card Holders & Wallets

Why you should consider a minimalist wallet Most of us carry a wallet or purse every day and whether it is in a pocket or a bag we are all guilty of collecting cards and receipts that end up bulking it out. If we are honest with ourselves, much of what we carry is needless […]

Buy A Wallet, Plant A Tree

January 14, 2021

Offsetting our impact with reforestation At Watson & Wolfe, sustainability is one of our core values. We care about sustainability and know that as a business we generate more CO₂ than the average person. Our environmental footprint is a primary consideration when designing our collection and we take full responsibility for the impact it has. […]

Shopping Black Friday Offers - Sensibly!

November 17, 2020

Navigating Black Friday We work hard to advocate a slow fashion approach to design and manufacturing. Fast fashion and overconsumption are global issues, and Black Friday feeds the obsession to over-buy. But is it really what it seems? How much do people spend on Black Friday weekend in the UK? In 2019, the UK population […]

Vegan Christmas Gift Ideas For Him

November 10, 2020

Animal-friendly and sustainable gift ideas. Are you looking for vegan gift ideas for this holiday season? We have curated some of the best gifts available, and these are guaranteed to make him smile and warm his heart on Christmas morning. You will note that we have steered clear of gadgets and novelty gifts. These are […]

How To Reduce Waste at Christmas

October 12, 2020

Did you know we throw away more than 277,000 miles of wrapping paper at Christmas? That’s enough to stretch to the moon! Read these top tips for reducing your waste at Christmas.

Walking into Winter - How to Buy less and look good

October 2, 2020

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries on the plant, but the most sustainable fashion on the planet, is the fashion that you already own? So how can you move from Summer to Winter without spending a penny?

Read Your Way To A Sustainable Wardrobe

It is highly unlikely that fast fashion brands will ever give us full transparency of their supply chains, but how accountable are we the in fast-fashion problem? Surely, if we fail to educate ourselves and take decisive action to change the way we shop, aren't we just as much to blame?

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