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The promise of sustainable fashion has long been heralded as a beacon of hope in an industry fraught with environmental and ethical concerns. From reducing carbon footprints to minimising waste, the shift towards eco-friendly practices seemed not only inevitable but imperative. Yet, the recent bankruptcy of Renewcell, a recycling start-up touted as fashion’s leading textile-to-textile recycling technology, has cast a shadow over the economic viability of sustainable initiatives within the fashion industry.Renewcell’s Journey: A Sustainable Fashion RevolutionIn the bustling world of fashion, where trends change in the blink of an eye, Renewcell emerged as a way to a more sustainable…

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Indoor plants boast plenty of benefits for your home’s interior and your overall health, but remembering to water that dose of greenery can be a challenge. Staying on top of a regular watering schedule used to require earnest effort and incessant iPhone reminders. That is until we got wind of Happy Plant, a handy plant watering app that takes the guesswork out of plant parenting. We reviewed the popular app and also shared a few others you should try. How the Happy Plant App Works Happy Plant is an Apple-compatible application that reminds you to water your greens according to…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs declares innocence after FBI raids of his homesThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USSean “Diddy” Combs has broken his silence to deny all wrongdoing after federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation.In a statement through his lawyer, Diddy called the raids a “gross overuse of military-level force” for which there was “no excuse” and insisted he is innocent. “There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability…

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According to the most recent data from Statista, £57.8bn was spent on clothing in the UK in 2022, with George at Asda and Boohoo generating revenue of more than £1.9bn and Asos posting sales of £3.5bn globally. This week, Asos, Boohoo and George committed to changing the way they “display, describe and promote” their green credentials after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), launched in July 2022, identified concerns about “possible greenwashing”. CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell called the new commitments a “turning point for the industry”. Here, Retail Week looks at what changes customers can expect to…

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Goji berries. (Getty Images) Five things to do in the garden this week:  1. Consider introducing goji berries into your garden. Goji berries are scarlet red and 1-2 inches long. They are most commonly dried and eaten like raisins although they can be consumed raw as well. The plant they grow on can reach six feet tall with a spread of ten feet, so there will be plenty of goji berries — which ripen from July until fall if not beyond — for the whole family. Although needing moderate water, the plant (Lycium chinense) is hardy down to 18 degrees…

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Heading away these holidays? It is important to check your home security! Most thieves target homes that look like easy targets or where it is obvious that the house is not occupied. Security features such as locked security doors and screens, alarm systems, CCTV cameras and sensor lights are just some of the features that are a known deterrent. Sheds and garages contain portable, easy to sell items. So make sure you also lock your garage and shed while you are away. Follow these tips to give yourself the best chance of protecting your property: Ensure all doors and windows…

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Millions of consumers can expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda, the UK’s competition watchdog said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said all three clothing retailers signed agreements committing them to changing how they describe and promote their green credentials. Failure to uphold the agreements could see the watchdog take legal action it warned.The deal follows widespread greenwashing concerns in the fashion industry.The CMA opened an investigation into all three companies in 2022 after finding their marketing and sales information contained vague and misleading environmental claims.Sarah…

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By dogs, I mean dogs under 25 pounds, however. Most of the hotels have weight restrictions, and unless your dog is a service animal, you won’t be able to fly with your pup in the cabin either. Poppy is a psychiatric service animal, trained to assist me with debilitating panic attacks, but for the purpose of this trip, we made sure to only experience places where pet dogs won’t get carded. Just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela and outside the hurricane belt, Aruba doesn’t have as intense of a rainy season as most of the Caribbean. The island…

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It’s time to go big with your houseplants. Gone are the days of only decorating with teeny tiny succulents (though we still love those little guys, too!). Large indoor plants are in—and their repeated appearance in the 2023 Real Simple Home is proof. We’re talking about the kind of houseplants that can stand alone (literally, on the floor), acting like a piece of accent furniture or large decor item in a room, rather than a tabletop accessory. Aside from serving an aesthetic purpose, large houseplants can also be a functional choice: Instead of cluttering your counters and surfaces, a big…

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(WHTM)– Millions of homeowners now get some peace of mind from doorbells and home security cameras. But that could be just an illusion if the cameras are easily hacked which consumer reports is now warning about. Many of us now have cameras and voice-activated devices everywhere and shoppers like mom Amanda Compton love being able to keep a watch on things. “It does a lot of work for you when you have kids, it kind of helps out a lot,” Compton said. But Consumer Reports Magazine has just issued a warning about inexpensive doorbell cams made by Eken and sold…

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