Linda asks…
Anyone know of some stores in Canada that are sweatshop free,eco friendly etc? Also ones that are not?
Wondering how and where clothing is made? I am trying to buy responsibly and am wondering if theres a website that talks about where and how some stores make their clothing or maybe you know of some stores(in Canada) that are sweatshop free, eco friendly etc. also a list of some stores i should stay away from
But please keep in mind I am only 13 so i would appreciate some trendy stuff!
And please Canadian stores! (A couple US ones would be good too as I sometimes go over there)
I already know thrift and vintage stores are great
Thanks, just trying to be greener
The Expert answers:
Ten Thousand Villages Canada is a great organization that sells sweatshop free, eco friendly products which are all Fair Trade products. They have some really neat toys/games, journals, jewellery. They also sell chocolate and dried fruit and home decor. You can read more about them, find a store near you (there are 50 throughout Canada) or shop online, on their website: www.TenThousandVillages.ca
I hope this helps!
Peace,
K~
Richard asks…
What are some good names for a clothing brand name?
Im am considering starting my own denim clothing brand, i plan for it to make quality jeans for both men and women. I would like to advertise the face that it is a Northern Irish brand, that is extremely eco friendly using only local products and employees so if i could work that into the name that would be good.
I really am looking for a short catchy name that suggests style or energy.
any ideas are appreciated…thanks
The Expert answers:
I’ve got some ideas, but keep in mind that these are only suggestions…
-Ecostyle
-Irishcanda (pronounced Irish Can D A) ((long a sound))
-Ecostar
-Extreme Irish
-Extreamly Me
-Allecno (pronounced all ecno)
-D.E.C.O.F. (like DEF in the alphabet, but with ECO instead of just E)
Like I said these are just suggestions, and keep in mind I’m only a kid, so I’m sure there are better names out there. Good luck with your bussiness, and email me at nbcbandgeek@yahoo.com when the jeans go on sale. Also, you should make REAL sized, not like Hollister, that only go form 00-11. You will get more sales if you have a wider variety of sizes
Helen asks…
how can i be more eco friendly?
i hang wet clothes instead of using dryer, i started a compost heap for my garden, recycle everything i can. i want to do more.
The Expert answers:
That’s really good so far. Now, go into electricity. Turn off lights you’re not using, and computers, etc. Get Compact Fluorescent lights. They do have mercury, but you’re supposed to dispose of them in a special way. I have no idea what this way is (none of our CF’s have stopped working yet), but I think it recycles the mercury. After all, we have very limited mercury on this planet.
You can get LED’s for non-dimmable lights, and for dimmable lights, you can try getting dimmable LED’s. However, I’d leave LED’s for later, because they’re super expensive (like, for example, an equivalent to a 100W light bulb costs $120). However, that 100W equivalent uses more like 1-5W, although it lasts only about 1,000,000,000 hours.
LED’s nowdays are energy efficient. They’re not money efficient for the first 5-10 years.
Maria asks…
What is vegan leather?
I’ve seen it in some eco friendly clothing and accessories, and I want to know what it is made up of?
The Expert answers:
PVC, vinyl, poly-suede….It’s all synthetic, not the product of any animal, but still not necessarily environmentally friendly as far as how it’s produced and the chemicals in it. Some “pleather” can be made from recycled rubber (usually tires) though, and I would consider that much more eco-friendly than other materials that could be used for it.
Michael asks…
Is there an eco-friendly alternative to bleach?
Something that gets clothes equally white would be nice.
The Expert answers:
It depends on what the stains are. Some will lift when soaked in a bucket of cold water with a handful of salt in it. Others can be treated with a bicarbonate of soda paste which is again left on then rinsed off. Half a cup (up to two cups) of vinegar in the laundry will give you bright colors, prevent color bleeds and act as a fabric softener.
Using eco balls in your washing machine they seem to get most marks out and leaves washing softer than using washing powders and conditioners. Line dry.
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