Alexis Nat | Ethically Clothed

Materials Used in Ethical Fashion

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 by Alexis Nat

The crazy wonderful world of fashion is constantly evolving, and that's a really good thing. Trends come and go, and the ideal classics maintain their place in style for decades. Materials are key when it comes to clothing, shoes and accessories, and caring about our planet can also play a…

More Plastic than Fish in the Sea by 2050

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by Alexis Nat

A Sea of Plastic In a world of "throw away" mentalities, all manner of plastic ends up in global seas. Once you consider how unnecessary that is, you realize why there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050: environmental irresponsibility. Curiously, there seems to be no…

Are Graphene Batteries the Future?

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alexis Nat

Graphene is a revolutionary new technology that enables more powerful, longer lasting batteries to be produced that have a recharge capability of up to 10 times faster than current rechargeable batteries. Besides a fast recharge, battery life itself has also been extended. With all our modern electronics that is dependent…

The Use of Organic Cotton in Ethical Fashion

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 by Alexis Nat

If you're someone who has an interest in sustainable fashion, you're far from an anomaly in this day and age. Ethical fashion is on the rise in the world. People everywhere are consciously making eco fashion choices day in and day out. Organic cotton is a big craze in the…

Circular Economy – Sustainability at its Best

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 by Alexis Nat

Circular Economy: A Responsible Economic Model Currently, many people abide by a “take, create, dispose” model, also known as Linear Economy. This requires large amounts of cheap and easily attainable energy and materials. Obviously, this type of economic model is not sustainable long term. As a solution, the Circular Economy…

11 Hottest Months in a Row in 135 Years

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 by Alexis Nat

September 22nd, 2016 officially marks the start of fall this year, but depending on where you live you may not be ready to pull out your tall boots and chunky sweaters just yet. This August's record-breaking weather continued a streak of 11 consecutive months of the hottest temperatures on record…

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 by Alexis Nat

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large patch of debris in the Pacific Ocean, located in a huge area of swirling water somewhere between Hawaii and California. This mass of debris was discovered in 1997 by sea captain named Charles Moore, who happened to sail into it. I am…

Where are we with Fair Trade?

September 9, 2016 by Alexis Nat

When it comes to selecting ethical, environmentally sustainable fashion, it's important to consider not only what an item is made from, but also who made it. Unfortunately, unlike fabric type, this information isn't typically included on the tags, and it can be next to impossible to track the origins of…

Modern Whale Hunting

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 by Alexis Nat

While whale hunting may seem like a thing of the past, but it unfortunately still happens today, more than most people think. Fortunately, bans on whale hunting exist in many countries, as well as the prohibition of trading whale products. Regardless, more than 2,000 whales are still killed each year, as some…

Benefits of Bamboo

July 28, 2016August 17, 2016 by Alexis Nat

Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular as a crop due to its versatile nature and the environmental benefits that come from growing it. Bamboo does not require pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals to thrive; the soil is protected from erosion, and maintains its nutrients when bamboo is grown; and bamboo absorbs…