Over the years, there has been rising awareness about social and environmental issues in fashion. But in 2020, it’s becoming apparent that more consumers are calling for ethical and sustainable practices in the brands they want to support. The future of fashion seems optimistic as brands respond to consumer’s demands, and adopt transparency and responsible practices. Vegan fashion uses alternatives to leather, fur, silk, cashmere, wool and other animal-based textiles when creating products. Not only does veganism directly protect animal welfare, but it also helps to reduce toxic chemicals, greenhouse gases and other resources that harm the environment. With that said, not all vegan fashion is eco-friendly. The production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) contributes to global warming. A greener alternative is to look for brands that use PU (polyurethane), another artificial leather that is more eco-friendly. Non-organic cotton can also see an excessive amount of water consumption during … [Read more...] about 11 fashionable, sustainable and vegan bag brands
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Waterproof an iPhone on a Budget with a Zip Lock Bag
Did you know that you can put an iPhone inside a plastic bag and still use the touchscreen? Yes, that’s right, stick your iPhone in an airtight ziplock bag, and you’ll have an instant and amazingly cheap waterproof case for your iPhone. Well, waterproof may be a bit aggressive, and perhaps water resistant is a better term assuming you seal it off completely and are fairly delicate with it, but considering the extremely cheap price it’s hard to beat if you’re in a pinch and need some quick splash protection for the iPhone, whether that’s because you’re poking around in the kitchen or bathtub or simply because you’re spending a day at the beach. Now, imagine the possibilities with a (semi) waterproof iPhone: Paint your house without painting your iPhone! Browse the web from the bath! Update Facebook in the pouring rain! Text your friends from the depths of the seas! Well, maybe not that extreme, but you get the point, though for the latter cases of swimming or diving with … [Read more...] about Waterproof an iPhone on a Budget with a Zip Lock Bag
Plastic bags and products still plague Hanoi
The use of plastic bags and products in traditional markets and shops continues to plague Hanoi. Household waste, stored in plastic bags, is piled in Hoang Van Thai Street, Hanoi. Phạm Huy, a small trader in a traditional market in Long Biên District, said plastic bags and products were selling in large quantities in local markets because they were not only cheap but also convenient. It costs VNĐ30,000 (US$1.3) per roll of 100 plastics bags and VNĐ20,000 ($0.8) for 50 plastic cups, he said. Huy said the number of people shopping at the market was very large and most of them asked for plastic bags. Few people carried their own bags to the market. “If we do not use plastic bags, we have nothing to store things for our customers,” he said. An owner of a food shop in Quán Thánh Street, Ba Đình District, said his customers often asked for takeaway food in plastic containers. Although he knew of the impacts of plastic bags and products on the … [Read more...] about Plastic bags and products still plague Hanoi
Protect an iPad While Cooking By Keeping it Safe in a Plastic Bag
The iPad is a great cooking tool that’s perfect for keeping track of recipes and being the ultimate kitchen resource, but if you’ve ever cooked with an iPad you’ll know the screen can get pretty mucked up with various ingredients, and if you aren’t careful it could even damage the device. Thankfully, another kitchen item can completely prevent the iPad from becoming a mess throughout the cooking process: a clear plastic zip lock bag. Protect the iPad in the Kitchen with a Zip Locked Plastic Bag This great little trick and picture comes to us from one of our readers, and there really isn’t a whole lot to it. Slide the iPad into a medium to large sized clear ziplock plastic bag . If there’s any excess room left in the bag, carefully fold the zip locking part of it behind the iPad itself, and use either tape or a couple rubber bands to secure the excess parts of the bag behind the iPad, keeping the fit tight. A close fit is important to keep the touchscreen responsive, … [Read more...] about Protect an iPad While Cooking By Keeping it Safe in a Plastic Bag
Bag of the Month
A Case of You FFA , is a triumph of form over functionality. This laptop case comes in no less than fifteen designs (our favorite was Swirl). Visually, at least, it’s a lot nicer than those generic black shoulder bags most of us use to haul our PowerBooks. You can opt for a simple, envelope-like shell, or accessorize with add-ins that’ll hold your phone, PDA, files, and more. The Attaché may not be the sturdiest thing we’ve ever seen—the interior padding looks thin, and the thin shoulder straps look as though they’d chafe quickly. But the company backs it up with a year’s warranty, and, after all, why let a little practicality get in the way of style? FFA focuses on the wholesale market (customizing the Attaché for corporate customers) but says that it’ll sell to individuals who contact the company online. … [Read more...] about Bag of the Month