Curated edits on slow fashion and sustainable style trends to help readers make the maximum statement with the smallest carbon footprint.

Love Island Makes TV Fans Fall For Slow Fashion

The hit TV show has changed fashion buying habits with sales of second-hand clothes soaring to one per second thanks to this year’s slow fashion style icons

by Karen Pasquali Jones

Silk: The Not So Shiny Truth About The Prized Fabric

Up to 3,000 silkworms are boiled alive in their cocoons to make one silk pillowcase: the slippery story of how the luxurious textiles is produced

by Sarah Freeman

Five Ethical Influencers to Bring Substance to Your Scrolling 

Brimming with interesting tips, opinions and hard-hitting facts, these sustainability-focused content creators will keep you inspired and motivated

by Harriet Shephard

Cryptocurrency. The Trend that Uses More Energy than an Entire Country

The annual energy required by cryptocurrency is more than that of an entire country, leading to concern about its ecological footprint.

by Josh Sims

Ten Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint… Now

The average person’s carbon footprint is seven tonnes of C02e a year but we can easily reduce it by making tweaks to our everyday lives

by Ellen Tout

Etihad Airways Partners with Sustainable Fashion Project Junk Kouture

The UAE’s national airline is donating old aircraft parts and free flights to Junk Kouture, the sustainable youth fashion challenge

by Harriet Shephard

Where To Go Zero Waste Shopping in the UAE

Offering everything from zero-waste toiletries to refillable groceries and upcycled bags, these local stores make it easy to be a sustainable consumer

by Harriet Shephard

Tread Lightly but Stylishly in these UAE Thrift Stores

Create fabulous new looks and reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe with these UAE thrifty treasure troves

by Harriet Shephard

Shop Green: 8 Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands Available in the UAE

As consumers rethink their shopping habits, there is an increasing demand for more sustainable fashion. Here we choose our top picks.

by Irene Feeney