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Q&A with Craig McMorris, Canadian Professional Snowboarder
From the Prairies to the mountains, Canadian professional snowboarder Craig McMorris shares his experiences in Canada and highlights activities for your next adventure. Growing up in Saskatchewan, what kickstarted your love for snowboarding? I fell in love with snowboarding simply because I didn’t have access to it all the time. I was fortunate enough to...
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A Glimpse into the Reality of Sustainable Fashion in the Era of Greenwashing
One of the major misconceptions about sustainable fashion is that we can buy our way to a more environmentally friendly wardrobe. There’s a constant stream of new brands and products promising to be sustainable, but very few live up to their marketing hype. While garments made from recycled and innovative materials do send the right...
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Seasons Change, but Inequality Still Woven into the Fabric of the Fashion Industry
Oxfam Canada’s What She Makes campaign continues to tackle inequality by calling on Canadian fashion brands to be transparent about their sourcing.
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Is Your Clothing Impacting the Environment? Act Now
We need water, and we need clothes. But the two struggle to co-exist; here’s why.
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How an Ontario College Is Teaching Ethical Practices in the Fashion Industry
Fanshawe College's award-winning Fashion Design program has seamlessly integrated sustainability, diversity, and inclusion into all of its practices.
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LaSalle College Vancouver Educates the Next Generation of Ethical Fashion Designers
LaSalle College’s new Bachelor of Fashion Design degree program combines practical skills, creativity, and applied research with an ecological sensibility.
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How George Brown College Is Setting a Fashionable (and Ethical) Example
For many, fast fashion is a budget-friendly option for updating their wardrobe. But unfortunately, fast fashion often benefits consumers at the expense of the environment and manufacturing workers. Recognizing the implications of this issue, George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange (FX) is working on sustainable solutions. Local support, global impact Located in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood,...
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Why Smart, Sustainability-Minded Shoppers Are Making The Shift to Thrift
The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s unique retail proposition offers both a positive environmental and social impact.
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Q&A with Luke Prokop: On Coming Out and Living Your Truth
Mediaplanet chatted with Luke Prokop, Canadian ice hockey professional, on coming out as the first gay player signed to the NHL.
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HQ: Supporting Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ Community with a Holistic Approach to Health
The upcoming opening of HQ Toronto, an integrated health care centre, harkens a new era of comprehensive support for Toronto’s multifaceted 2SLGBTQ+ community.
