Only 5% of women propose to their male partners. That number still exists, Beth Montemurro, a professor of sociology at Penn State University, told The New York Times because: ”Women don’t want to be seen as less feminine, or too sexual, or too strong.” However, in a survey of 500 men, Glamour magazine found that 70% would be very excited if a woman proposed to them. Jewelry brand Wonther defies stereotypes and with the launch of its new collection of engagement rings and wedding bands, challenges women to take the first step, offering 30% off engagement rings if the woman is the one who ..read more

By: Tina Martin – Ideaspired Starting a green business or using eco-friendly, sustainable practices in any business is admirable, necessary for the future wellbeing of the planet, and a challenge. Because the old ways have become such a huge part of how we still do business, the costs to create and maintain those old non-eco-friendly models are, for the time being at least, more affordable. Hence, the challenge for the green entrepreneur. But if you’re contemplating starting your own business, there’s no reason not to make it a green one or at least one that practices eco-friendly and su ..read more

The bathroom might be one of the smallest rooms in the home but it can be worst for water usage and excessive plastic packaging Experts share top tips on how to make greener choices to reduce your carbon footprint – and save you money in the long term! Showers, toilets, baths and bathroom sinks are collectively responsible for more than two-thirds (68%) of a household’s average water usage.1 Then, when you take into account the amount of plastic packaging we accumulate through non-refillable bottles of shampoo, conditioners, body washes and other products along with toilet paper wrappe ..read more

By: Lacie Martin – Raisethemwell.org Ecopreneurs put the people and the planet before profits. They find a balance between their social, environmental, and economic values. Their business goals stretch far beyond cost-cutting, aggressive competition, and quarterly revenue growth. Ecopreneurs collaborate with other sustainable brands to make the world a better place for everyone. If you want to build a business, consider embracing ecopreneurship! Here’s what you need to know about launching a sustainable business and using your brand to make a real difference. Establish Your Business Ready to ..read more

Sea Sense Flip Flops is an eco-friendly organisation that crafts plastic-free, natural rubber, biodegradable flip flops, and then uses the profits to fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic from some of the world’s most polluted rivers and coastlines.​​ There are 3 billion pairs of plastic flip flops sold every year, making them the world’s most popular shoe. Sea Sense has made an eco-friendly version that helps combat one of the world’s biggest environmental problems.​ Conservation entrepreneur Luke McMillan is the Founder of Sea Sense. For ten years Luke had been working on preservi ..read more

Global emissions are set to increase by almost 14% over the current decade according to the most recent Sustainable Delevopment Goals (SDG) report by the UN. To prevent this global catastrophe, the world urgently needs innovative solutions to the climate crisis. The growing green technology and sustainability market is projected to be worth $74.64 billion by 2030. To celebrate and better understand this booming sector, B-corp Bower Collective has released a 6-factor tool which maps ‘Green Innovation’ across Europe. The study evaluates the number and type of environmental SDG startups in each ..read more

Voylok is a story of four friends. Four very different people, from different places, with different backgrounds.  But who were all looking for something more from life.  Not more money or more “things” but more purpose.  What brought themtogether was that none of them found it in the city, or in our careers, or parked on our drive.  They found it when they unplugged and got closer to nature. And they also found it in these wild boots, made out of nothing more than wool + hot water.  Boots that the moment you slipped on will make you feel a little more connected to Mo ..read more

Everyone loves the boutique, small-batch, sustainable brands that are springing up everywhere. But they’re often expensive and people still rely on high street fashion chains for the bulk of their wardrobe. ARMEDANGELS is proving that radically sustainable fashion at scale is possible – they’re taking on high street fashion chains by matching price points without compromising on style or sustainability. From the simple idea of printing T-shirts and collecting donations for charity projects, they have grown into a company that is now one of the largest eco and fair fashion companies in Eu ..read more

Purse for the People is a female-owned business committed to creating beautiful, sustainable and personalized bags while holding the highest standards in their relationships with the artisans, the environment, and the customer. They are the only company using rattan, a sustainable material, to create fully customized high quality bags. All other materials are thoughtfully sourced to help lessen the negative impact on the environment. ”We love beautiful and individualized style, celebrate creativity and innovation, and respect the earth and its resources.” Step 1: Design your bag by accessing ..read more

Taipei Fashion Week AW22 opens with a focus on sustainability and the future generation through 3 key practices of “Reuse, Redesign and Reduce”. A series of events including catwalk shows, physical trade events, and discussions will take place from 23rd – 30th March 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei Fashion Week officially announced its FW 22 edition opening fashion show to take place on 24th March 2022. This season’s special opening showcase include six Taiwanese fashion brands – C JEAN, DYCTEAM, UUIN, oqLiq, TSUNG YU CHAN, WEAVISM. Each collaborated with a special Taiwanese textile mill to pre ..read more