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What Goes Around Comes Around: Introducing Our Second Hand Kids Clothing Scheme
My ambition has always been to make My Little Green Wardrobe the most sustainable baby and kids clothing shop going. It's no secret that kids grow super quickly - and most parents end up with sackfuls of outgrown clothing -...
Why Organic September Matters: 10 Ways to Get Involved
Welcome to Organic September, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organic products and making conscious choices for a greener future. In a world where sustainability is now essential, understanding the significance of organic practices and how...
Two Years Running an Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brand
My Little Green Wardrobe is two years old! It’s hard to believe it’s been TWO years already, but also scarcely believable that it’s ONLY been two years.  It’s that same thing when you have a baby: you have no concept...
Earth Day 2023: Orsola de Castro on How to Invest In Our Planet
Earth Day is fast approaching and with its theme Invest In Our Planet, it got me thinking about the best ways we can invest in this beautiful place we all call home, and what that investment should look like. To...
Why Greenwashing is Killing My Business...
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”   It’s a quote you’ve most likely come across before, attributed to US poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou. For most of our...
Eco Friendly Baby Gift Ideas
It can be an overwhelming experience looking for great baby gifts. And when you also want that special gift to be an eco friendly baby gift; it can be trickier still.  Unfortunately, the high street is full of cute baby...
Are Clothes Made in the UK More Eco-Friendly?
It’s great to support British manufacturing, but what does clothing produced here mean for carbon emissions? After all, the cotton still needs to be shipped from somewhere, since it’s not something we grow on these isles… I thought I’d take...
Guide to Kids’ Eco Swimwear
Holiday season is just around the corner - hurrah! And while it’s almost time to relax, being more responsible and environmentally-friendly with our wardrobes is just as important now as it is the rest of the year.  There are lots...
Earth Day 2022: Invest In Our Planet
Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April.  This year’s theme was Invest In Our Planet - and I was thrilled to take part in a webinar hosted by the Soil Association to talk about how, as an ethical business, we...
Sustainability in Fashion: Behind the Scenes at Muddy Puddles
“We’d expect an item from Muddy Puddles to last more than 20 years.”   That’s the take-home message from Muddy Puddles’ Suky Arneaud. Sustainability coupled with durability is built into the seams of the well-loved, eco-friendly British children’s brand. The Buying Director says...
What Is Greenwashing? And How to Spot It...
  Greenwashing - what is it?  How big is the problem?  And how to avoid falling victim to it? Greenwashing or giving something a green sheen... whatever you want to call it, is a big problem. And seemingly in no sector more...
Sustainability Tips: Five Ways to Shop More Sustainably in 2022
January: The time of year for taking stock and making a fresh start, setting out the new year with the best of intentions. We may try to break old habits, or make new ones - but one of the habits...
Five Steps to a Greener Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!   And if, like many, you like the idea of a green Christmas but are not quite sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. We could all work on living a...
Why Sustainability is THE Watch Word this Christmas...
The past two years have changed the world immeasurably: no doubt there have been devastating impacts, but it has also accelerated some trends that were previously only starting to emerge.  Sustainability is one of them. Despite - or perhaps because...