When you think of the countries of Rwanda, Nepal, and Colombia – let’s be honest – you probably don’t think commercial retail success, do you? With some help from leading ethical fashion and eco-clothing retailers like Adili, things are beginning to change for the better, at least for the textile industry. These three countries represent [...]
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Eco Clothing | A Rare Commercial Success Story from the Third World
The Fuss Over Organic Clothing – AscensionOnline goes live
Tonnes of toxic chemicals are used in the conventional farming and production of clothing and textiles. From the farming of the crop, to the production of the yarns, to the finishing of garments, chemicals are used that eventually end up in the environment, causing devastation to plant and animal life indiscriminately. When you add in [...]
Fair Trade Products | Where Ethics and Capitalism Meet
It is no secret that ethically and environmentally responsible goods and services have gained traction with the buying public for some time now. The Fair Trade movement has been one of the most powerful responses to the problems facing commodity producers. It gives consumers an opportunity to use their purchasing power to tilt the balance, [...]
Bono & The Garden of Edun
You might think that Bono, as lead singer of U2, with another no. 1 album in the charts and in the initial stages of yet another world tour, might be a little too busy to share his time promoting an apparel brand, no matter how ethically correct and environmentally friendly it might be. Then, you [...]
Eco Chic | The Rise of Fairtrade Style
Not so long ago, a good day’s shopping was represented by unbridled credit card abuse and armfuls of carrier bags, preferably glossy paper ones with smart rope handles. That was last just year, wasn’t it? Oh, how times have changed. In 2009 consumers have become the new eco-warriors and the latest must-have accessory is a [...]

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