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Ozempic wave boosts US cobblers and tailors as Americans tighten their beltsConsumers in the US are experiencing significant changes in their wardrobes due to weight-loss medications. Many individuals are opting for...- In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This extraordinary gem sol...
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘Most people do not think; they repeat. They adopt the opinions of those around them, wear them like borrowed clothes, and call it a worldview.’ - Famous German philosopher on the power of independent thinkingQuote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: The Friedrich Nietzsche quote critiques the tendency of individuals to conform to popular opinions...
- Kevin O’Leary is worth $400 million, yet he still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans; here’s what the Shark Tank star has in common with $144 billion Warren BuffettKevin O’Leary, with an estimated $400 million net worth, still shops at Walmart for everyday essentials and proudly buys $29 jeans. The Sha...
- World’s second-richest country sends 70 tonnes of used clothes to Malaysia every week. Here’s whySingapore sends up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia every week under a textile recycling partnership. The garments, collected t...
- In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselvesFor centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at lea...
- 18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000An enterprising eighteen-year-old American has turned his love for treasure hunting into a thriving business venture. Operating under the n...
- From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...
- Throwing away your old jeans? Turn them into 4 easy DIY crafts you can sell for extra incomeDiscarded denim offers a chance for profitable, eco-friendly home businesses. Simple DIY crafts like coasters and keychains can be made qui...
- The world sent Chile nearly 60,000 tons of used clothes a year; what could not be sold formed a desert mountain visible from spaceVast clothing dumps in Chile's Atacama Desert highlight fast fashion's global impact. Thousands of tons of discarded garments arrive annual...
- Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
- Why buying thrifted clothes is getting more appealingGlobal secondhand fashion sales reached $227 billion in 2024, accounting for 10% of global apparel spending, with the trend accelerating, p...
- India's green fashion lovers switch to secondhandIndia's enormous garment sector churns out billions of dollars' worth of new clothes each year, but some local fashion lovers are switching...
- China's landfills brim with textile waste as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seatIn China, the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, more than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, according to g...
- Fixing bad fashion habits: Buy max 5 clothing items a year, wash garments at 30° C to increase lifespanA garment is normally worn for an average of seven to 10 times before it is discarded.
- Make your wardrobe sustainable. Cut back on 75% of clothing purchases & try renting outfitsBuying secondhand clothes or using rental services are ways of changing your wardrobe with lower impact.
- The joy of buying nothing new for the holidaysThis is not about being a Grinch, canceling Christmas or trying to pass a minimalist purity test.
- Thinning Wardrobe: How lockdown is helping recommerce take shape in IndiaSecond-hand, subscription and rental are the top three fastest-growing retail categories.
- Why fast fashion is bad for people and planetGlobally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are purchased translating into $1.2 trillion annually. Major production hubs are China and Bang...
- With new clothes as cheap as used ones, Panipat’s recycling industry goes out of fashionPanipat's mills specialize in a cloth known as shoddy, which is made from low-quality yarn recycled from woolen garments.
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