The clinicians administering tweakments are not immune to this beauty culture, says DeFino. “Clinicians are just as heavily influenced by beauty culture as the consumer is, and they bring those perceptions and beliefs to their patients.” Then, there’s the profit motive to consider. The more filler clinicians sell, the more they get paid, whether the…
From a 1960s stockings advertisement to a 1970s floral paper dress, viewers can catch a glimpse into fashion trends across decades at The University of Georgia Special Collections Library exhibit, “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unravelling the Need for Sustainable Style.” Curated by Sara Idacavage, fashion historian and sustainable fashion educator, the exhibit focuses on…
Fast fashion getty Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, with fast fashion contributing significantly to this staggering figure….
Q: Do you know if Mankato has an ordinance on non-recyclable/non-compostable to-go containers? I see Minneapolis has a “Green To Go” ordinance with goals to reduce what is going to landfills and ends up in waterways. A: Minneapolis’ “Environmentally Acceptable Packaging Ordinance,” more commonly known as “Green To Go,” governs food and beverage containers used…
Hong Kong should do more to hold producers of single-use plastics accountable if it hopes to curb waste, a leading green group has said after finding a large amount of packaging from major drinks businesses in two of the city’s rivers. Greenpeace Hong Kong said on Saturday that plastic accounted for 97 per cent of…