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LEE x H&M: Collaborating for the next generation of more sustainable denim

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The news is officially out and the 28th of January just couldn’t come any sooner! H&M has collaborated with American denim legends Lee to push for the next generation of more sustainable denim. This collaboration takes a holistic approach which speaks to the conscious efforts H&M has been taking to play their part in a more sustainable approach to fashion. From fabric selection right through to production, sustainability is central to this collaborations design. WHAT FABRICS HAVE BEEN USED? H&M will officially introduce its first 100% recycled cotton jeans, made from 80% post-industrial waste and 20% post-consumer waste. One can also look forward to enjoying cotton-free denim, made instead from renewable man-made fibres, as well water-saving dyes and lower impact denim washes that are 3rd party verified for their lower water usage, chemical, and energy consumption.  To take things a step further, for the very first time, H&M will further…

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H&M Garment Collecting

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Hey Lovers! I’m sure you all know by now just how much I love it when big retailers play a part in either giving back to society or of course playing their part in reducing waste that goes out into the environment. Through the Garment Collecting initiative, H&M is doing just that! H&M South Africa has been taking the necessary steps to ensure they play their role at fulfilling the goals they’ve set out towards a more sustainable fashion future. Through their partnership with Clothes For Good, a local social enterprise based in Pretoria, H&M touches on upcycling and recycling, two of the many ways to fulfilling their goals towards a more sustainable fashion future. For me, it’s definitely being a fashion recycler and the overall inclusion that this initiative encompasses! How it works: Step 1: Clothes to Good will collect customers’ recycled garments from the H&M Distribution Center Step…

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WIN: FUTURELIFE BEAUTI FOOD 28-DAY CHALLENGE

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Hey lovers, It’s a new month and of course new goals have been set in motion! I’ve decided to take a holistic approach to getting back to looking and feeling good, and this time, I won’t be letting my busy schedule get in the way thanks to the easy to make on-the-go FUTURELIFE® BEAUTI FOOD Nutritional shakes and Protein bars. I’ve decided to take up the FUTURELIFE ®  BEAUTI FOOD 28-Day Challenge – Join me by sharing your journey on Instagram, to stand a chance to win one of five, 3-month BEAUTI FOOD™ regimes including a pampering treat to the value of R4000 each. HOW TO ENTER: Try new FUTURELIFE® BEAUTI FOOD™ for 28 days and . How to enter: 1. Buy your FUTURELIFE® BEAUTI FOOD™ and post a pic on IG tagging @FuturelifeZA #FuturelifeBeautiFood as you start your own 28-day challenge. (BEAUTI FOOD™ is available at Dis- Chem, Clicks, Makro and Takealot.com) 2. Be…

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