Garment aftercare is essential when it comes to fabric lasting longer or even just smelling nice, but somehow, it’s almost become a dirty word. Let’s unpack that… Almost every industry or sector has a previous bad news story that hangs around for far longer than the good...
It seems like we're finally finding a way to get back to some form of normalcy in our daily lives with work, school, events, and travel picking up in a big way. So this is perfect timing to take a look at how GreenEarth Affiliates...
Acknowledging a problem is where the solving process has to begin. In our last blog, Sustainability Director, Garry Knox discussed the Climate Change Report issued by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel. Clearly, the alarming concerns addressed by this report will require action on a large scale,...
On Monday, August 9th, a report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was issued and delivers the starkest warnings yet. The latest findings, approved by 195 member states, deal with the physical science basis of climate change and the contribution of humans...
This summer has actually felt like summer. And not just because of the sweltering heat either. Last year, we were all still at home twiddling our thumbs next to the A/C (a whole new definition to “long, hot summer”). But as vaccinations have become widely...
As we get back to business post-COVID, many of us are ready to hire, and the age-old question "how do I find good people?" seems more difficult than ever to answer. It isn't easy, it's never been easy. But now we're seeing an increase in job...
Our new Full Circle service is giving pre-loved machines a new lease on life. During the latter part of the 20th Century, there was very much a disposable attitude to almost everything. Whether it be fashion, packaging, or electronics. Once it was finished or no...
The pandemic has had a massive effect on all of us. Whether you've been working from home while simultaneously running your own daycare, forced to change career paths and adjusting to a new lifestyle, or simply feeling isolated and missing friends and family, it's beginning...
“Cleaning is Caring”—that’s the overarching message of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) recently launched campaign, which advocates that good cleaning habits ensure a healthy and safe future for everyone. In a new survey conducted on behalf of the organization, 70% of Americans view cleaning less as...
In the UK, it’s estimated one-third of clothing either end up going to landfill or is incinerated. Also, purchases are continuing to be on the rise in the UK ahead of other countries. Around 10 years ago, there was very much a focus on vintage...