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Many of us are concerned by the events we've seen in the UK over the summer... wildfires, flash-floods and drought - but how can buying sustainable clothing help the planet? Clothing is one of the most commonly consumed - and...

With the soaring temperatures, it's important to take extra care to keep babies and children cool in hot weather. Because younger children sweat less, they are less able to regulate their own temperature and are at higher risk of dehydrating...

My online sustainable kids brand, My Little Green Wardrobe, has made it to its first birthday! And it's been quite a journey. Within the space of a year, I’ve gone from being a mother of two young children with a...

Whether shopping for your own little one or for a gift, it can be hard to decipher which are the best sustainable baby brands.   Luckily for you, here at My Little Green Wardrobe we’ve waded through the greenwash and...

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...

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...

To celebrate the launch of organic baby and children’s clothing brand, Frugi, at My Little Green Wardrobe, we spoke to the cult label's CEO, Sarah Clark (pictured below). She answered all of our questions about the awesome ethical business. Find out all about...

When it comes to baby clothes, parents want the best for their little ones. That means finding clothes that are comfortable, look good and are gentle on your child's skin -  as well as the planet. While there are a...

From toddler eco swimwear to gorgeous organic baby summer holiday styles, be the first to see our latest spring / summer arrivals! Check out the organic and sustainable kid's summer clothing styles that are fresh in... Roc + Rudi has you covered for...

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...

“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...

With spring just around the corner and new collections beginning to land, what are the key themes across the collections and what’s hot for this summer? It’s always exciting to enter into the spring season after months of the cold...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

Let’s talk about Black Friday. As an ethical business, I’ve had to do some soul-searching over whether we should run a Black Friday promotion. Slashing and discounting prices in a big way doesn’t represent the values we stand for. We’d...

Following the conclusion of COP26 - the global summit on climate change which took place in Glasgow - was it all just a load of "blah, blah, blah" in the words of Greta? We take a look at what went...

As we approach COP26, next week’s crucial global climate summit, we ask whether fashion brands are currently doing enough to mitigate the worst of their impact on the planet. Fast fashion retailers have long been the dominant force on the...

This Organic September, we've teamed up with the Soil Association, the body that spearheads organic produce and ensures compliance with organic standards. The term 'organic' most frequently refers to food, but there are many of the same benefits to be gained from farming and...

Greece burning. China and Germany flooding. Canada and the US having record temperatures. 2020 equal warmest year on record. Just some of the headlines over the past few weeks. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report yesterday,...