Maria Zorion | Ethically Clothed

Climate Change Denial: We Know Better

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by Maria Zorion

Just as there are still people who perpetuate the notion that the earth is flat, there are people in this world who deny the existence of climate change. One of their biggest arguments against global warming is the concept of climate cycles. Many feel that the hole in our ozone…

Sustainable Design

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Maria Zorion

What is It Sustainable design can be explained by simply envisioning the world around us in a clean, safe, healthy, natural environment ecologically in balance. Sustainable design means reliance on building materials, clothing and food products that do not create a negative impact on ecology or the environment. Sustainable design…

Triple Bottom Line

December 1, 2016 by Maria Zorion

Triple bottom line refers to a business practice where the profit/loss of a business, or the “bottom line” as it is otherwise known, becomes tied to social and environmental outcomes as well as profit. For the fashion industry, this takes on a unique view of ethical fashion as an opportunity…

Recycled Fashion: a great way of staying Sustainable

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 by Maria Zorion

One of the newest trends in the fashion world is recycled fashion. This ethical fashion trend has been sorely needed in the clothing industry. Many people often throw their clothes away when they start to wear out or them simply get sick of them. That is a shame because almost…

How Bad is Food Waste Nowadays

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Maria Zorion

When most people hear the term "food waste" they assume it refers to food that has gone uneaten and subsequently been thrown away. While that is considered food waste, that is not the only way food is wasted. Here are some facts about the reality of food waste. Where Does…

Antibiotics in Farm Animals a Danger to Human Health

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 by Maria Zorion

Imagine a post-antibiotic world. A simple scratch or insect bite can become infected and send you to the hospital, or a mild respiratory infection can turn into a deadly pneumonia, and there are no medications to stop it. This scenario is not as far-fetched as it seems. Increasingly, our antibiotics…