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The secondhand clothing market is booming as eco-thinking and a cost of living squeeze drive consumers to preloved fashion. The market is on course to take 10% of global sales, while eBay has recently axed its fees for sellers of preloved clothing. The trend towards secondhand fashion is characterized by stylishness and self-expression, seen as… Continue reading The fashion psychologist investigating how what we wear makes us feel

In the UK, ancient woodlands like Fingle Woods in Devon offer sanctuary to a variety of rare species and are home to more threatened species than any other terrestrial habitat. These forests also play an essential role in addressing the climate crisis by storing an estimated 77 million tonnes of carbon. Despite this, more than… Continue reading The plan to revive the UK’s ancient woods (and seven species that live in them)

This year’s Green Alley Award has shortlisted six startups from over 300 applications who are dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Each finalist will present their unique and innovative ideas at the Green Alley Award finals in Berlin on April 25. The top prize of €25,000 (£21,460) will be awarded to the winning startup, who… Continue reading The waste-busters: six European companies on a mission to design out waste

This week, uplifting news from all around the world includes good news for the UK’s independent record stores as there is a vinyl revival taking place in the country. Matt Reynolds, a vinyl enthusiast, recently opened an independent record store in North Yorkshire called Bald B*tch Beats, and believes that this growing sales trend is… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

The trend of buying and selling preloved fashion is on the rise, fueled by a cost of living squeeze and growing eco concerns. This secondhand market is expected to take 10% of global sales, and major sellers like eBay have dropped fees for preloved garment sellers. Designers are taking to the trend too, with many… Continue reading ‘Style is a really positive form of self-expression, of opening conversations’

A nationwide charity, the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), introduced Muslim women from east London to Nordic walking in the woods. The MSA encourages Muslim women across the UK to participate in sports to address the challenges they face including mental health, loneliness, and lack of exercise. The Nordic walk sessions began when Forestry England and… Continue reading ‘It connects us to nature’: the Muslim women finding joy in England’s woodlands

A non-profit organisation named Light Up is offering trauma-informed therapy to young adults from low-income and vulnerable communities in India through its flagship programme Project Phoenix. This one-year programme provides one-to-one therapy, group exercises and life skills training to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL). Light Up aims to work with individuals who have… Continue reading A class act: the therapy school for children raised in Delhi’s red light district

Secondhand fashion is becoming more mainstream, with bargain hunters hunting for preloved garms in charity shops, online marketplaces such as eBay, and swapping clothes with friends. The trend towards preloved clothing is driven by a desire for new looks at a lower cost, as well as concerns over the environmental impact of fast fashion. Charity… Continue reading Tell us about your relationship with secondhand fashion

This week, there’s a lot of good news to report from around the world, including: a landmark climate justice ruling won by a group of Swiss women in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR); the UK’s gender pay gap has reportedly reached a seven-year low; a clinical trial for streamlined prostate cancer tests has… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about