the ECO influencer
OUR COLUMNIST, SUSTAINABLE STYLIST ARMELLE FERGUSON, SHARES HER FAVOURITE NEW GREEN DISCOVERIES
YOUR ONE-STOP SUSTAINABILITY SHOP
When it comes to sustainable fashion brands, it’s so important to know exactly what their eco-credentials are. This is why I love Talia Collective. It’s an online marketplace with a gorgeous curation of conscious fashion and lifestyle products that aims to eradicate ‘green-washing’ by educating customers in sustainability. Founder and CEO Rebecca Prunali says it best: ‘It’s about changing the perception of sustainability from the required to the desired.’ I’m in.
DELICIOUSNESS, DELIVERED
Sometimes we all need a break from cooking, but I always felt guilty about the environmental cost of takeaways. Until, that is, I was introduced to Chirky. Delivered using bikes or electric vehicles, meals are packaged in reusable cooler bags, and the film packaging and fibre-based trays are recyclable and certified for home composting. I always go for the vegan options, and can confirm they are delicious. Currently only available in London, it hopes to expand soon.
CACTI KICKS
I’m always pleased to hear about new sustainable materials in the fashion industry, so I was excited when I found out about Clae’s cactus collection. The trainers are made from cacti, which only use a small amount of rainwater and minerals to grow. The innovative material is Peta-approved, so it’s completely vegan, and even the rubber soles are 100% natural. Who knew a houseplant could look so cool on your feet?
A treat for your toes. This vegan, cruelty-free set from Peacci S.K.I.N is just lovely. Housed inside a gorgeous reusable bag, it includes toe separators, two reusable files, a coconut shell and sugar scrub, a deep conditioning mask and a hydrating cream. It’s as gentle on the planet as it is on your skin.
WHITE SHIRT WONDERS
Who doesn’t love a classic white shirt? I can’t quite decide between the Celine Shirt from Sleek Atelier and the Signature Volume Shirt from SANKT. Both brands embrace sustainability by ensuring that production and processes are 100% transparent and regulated to avoid waste and overproduction. The most sustainable pieces are those you already own, but buying clothes you know you’ll wear for years to come is okay, too.