A large number of people in east Japan, especially residents in the seaside towns who suffered from the tsunami, lost family, friends and homes on March 11th, 2011. After the disaster, great efforts of reconstruction were made by locals …
There are enough clothes on the planet to clothe our 7 billion people for years to come. But as the seasons are changing and as you are wading through your wardrobe you might be wondering – what to do with …
PARIS – Only 8% of textiles and shoes in France end up in the landfill. Compared to 31% in the United Kingdom, France is doing extremely well. How is France leading in the efficiency of textile recycling? Research …
Started in 2009 by two social entrepreneurs, PACT is obsessed with a BIG idea: clothes that make the world a better place. Socks with soul, altruistic underwear, and other everyday essentials made with fabrics that feel good and go easy …
Rio de Janeiro- the sartorial home of flip-flops and world-known brands like Havaiannas and Ipanemas (Gisele Bundchen’s line)- has forever imprinted this summer staple in our lives and now brings us another by way of Marlandia.
For those living in the slums …
Magnifeco has launched a new event series: EcoSessions by Magnifeco to bring designers, industry and consumers together to discuss change; in behaviour | fashion | choice | beauty | materials | living and to build community among the sustainable fashion …
The virtually unregulated beauty industry puts potential carcinogens in their products. Then they shower us with pink ribbons. – Reprinted in part from AlterNet, by John Wasik
When Kathleen felt a lump in her right breast she began a …
Here at Magnifeco, we are vocal advocates of Fair Trade. People and their livelihoods are extremely important when we are evaluating brands to feature on this site. In its recent issue, Canadian magazine, Maclean’s published the ‘cost’ breakdown of a …
Fair trade is a term often uttered when it comes to coffee and chocolate, and increasingly more so when it comes to jewelry and accessories. This business model is meant to protect the little guy against the unstable market by …
As Gatsby opens up in North America, you can already sense it – fancy dress parties will be the trend this summer. Luckily, fair trade pioneer People Tree has anticipated the trend and has these Chambray, single lapel blazers in …
