Carmarthen Journal

GREEN DAZE

If you want to shop sustainabl­y, these buys won’t cost the Earth

- EMMA JOHNSON Fashion Editor

1 SOFT TOUCH

This blouse and trousers, from Zara’s Join Life collection, use at least 50% recycled polyester made from recycled PET plastic. Priced £27.99 each.

2 BAG IT UP

Reusable Kind Bags are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Bag £15, kindbag.co

3 COOL BUY

These Lola & Mawu Bolga fans, £28, are hand-woven in Ghana with natural straw, lolaandmaw­u.com

4 FRESH APPROACH

M&S puts a new spin on a classic with this Better Cotton Initiative denim jacket, £39.50

5 SCRUBS UP NICELY

UpCircle repurposes waste and turns it into beauty products. Lemongrass body scrub, £14.99, upcirclebe­auty.com

6 MAKE A SPLASH

MAIUM’S colourful waterproof­s are made from recycled PET (polyethyle­ne terephthal­ate) bottles. Priced £120, maium.nl

7 JUST THE TONIC

REN Clean Skincare uses PCR (postconsum­er recycled) plastic packaging for its Summer Limited Edition Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £28.

8 MUM’S THE WORD

Maternity brand Isabella Oliver has launched its first sustainabl­e collection. Top £45, uk.isabellaol­iver.com

9 CAN YOU SANDAL IT?

You’ll be in the pink with these vegan heels, £19.99, New Look

10 GOODY TWO SHOES

These slip-ons are the latest addition to TOMS’ earthwise footwear range. Eco Dye Twill Alpargatas, £44, toms.com

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*All prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availabili­ty

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