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The sustainability fail list that will make your life better

Have you already embarked on your sustainability journey? Or are you curious about how to get started? I have good news for you: going green has never been easier! But with so much information available online, it can sometimes get tricky to tell which habits are helping the planet and

February 27, 2021February 28, 2021

Sustainable collections are bull. Here’s why

Organic cotton, piñatex, grape leather, recycled polyester… these are all the cool new materials fast fashion brands have to offer in their sustainable collections. From H&M to Zara, every brand now offers affordable clothing that is trendy AND eco-friendly. Isn’t it the dream? From Harper’s Bazaar to Vogue, everybody seems

November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

The easiest DIY zero-waste Christmas tree

Christmas is early this year! With so many of us trying to cope with being trapped at home because of the lockdowns, I feel we have started to decorate well in advance. I suppose a little zero-waste Christmas magic can’t hurt. Neither can a cup of mulled wine… or two.

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

Vegan cinnamon rolls

I remember the first time I tried a cinnamon roll. I was 10 years old and we were visiting family friends in Kansas. Our now late friend Evelyn made the best ones in the world and boy they tasted good! She would bake a batch just for me each time

November 18, 2020January 2, 2021

Is dropshipping the new greenwashing?

What do dropshipping and greenwashing have in common? Have you noticed how sustainable fashion is is the spotlight right now? Between every fashion brand launching their conscious collection and countless sustainable brands popping up, it feels like everyone want a piece of the pie. I hate to be the bearer

November 16, 2020February 5, 2021

The vegan croissants you were dreaming of

As a real life French girl, I have always loved croissants and the idea of giving up on them when I went vegan was something I wasn’t too happy about. Luckily, when I lived in Belgium, there was a a small café that sold delicious vegan croissants nearby. Now that

November 1, 2020January 2, 2021

Interview with Maria Laura, founder Lalla Wandavi

Did you really think I wasn’t ever going talk about vegan wool alternatives on here? Today we are meeting Maria Laura, who makes beautiful and sustainable vegan knits. Hi Maria Laura and welcome to TheAlblog interviews! You are the founder of Lalla Wandavi, a vegan knitwear brand based in the UK.

October 26, 2020January 13, 2021

Interview with Salome, founder of Agogic

Can you think of a better topic than jackets and raincoats right now? Me neither! This is why we are meeting Salome, who founded the sustainable women’s outerwear brand Agogic in Italy. Salome used to work for The North Face and decided it was time for her to create something of

October 19, 2020November 16, 2020

Interview with Scéona, a jewellery brand with conscience

I can’t believe it’s October already! A new month means a new interview and this time we are meeting Scéona and her team, from the eponymous ethical jewellery brand for a very special occasion: the launch of their kickstarter campaign on October 13th! Could you tell us a little bit

October 12, 2020November 16, 2020

10 vegan and sustainable ankle boots to get you through winter in style

I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of chunky heeled cognac faux suede ankle boots (yep, that’s super precise) for a few days and while I haven’t found “the ones” yet, I saw many pairs I liked a lot, so I figured why not write a blog

September 22, 2020November 16, 2020