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Nov 18, 2021
Self-Care: Five Ways to Look After Yourself
Self-care is the act of caring for yourself. Simple, right? However, for many of us, the practice is far from simple. We don't have the time, the money or we worry about what others will think. Here at Green Heart Collective, we'd like to make self-care at this time just that little bit easier for you.
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Nov 9, 2021
5 Preloved Fashion Myths BUSTED
Why wouldn't you buy preloved fashion? After all, it saves our planet from being overrun by the mountains of waste we're creating. You still get to wear quality clothing and you can even save money when you buy second hand. In today's blog we're going to try to bust some of the myths about second hand clothes.
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Nov 4, 2021
COP26: The Green Arch of Optimism or False Hope?
David Attenborough's impassioned speech urged our world leaders and delegates at COP26 to be motivated to solve the climate crisis, not by fear, but hope. The 'desperate' hope that Attenborough talks about is really important. Let's unpack this together.
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Oct 20, 2021
Halloween Is Fright Night But Here's What Really Terrifies Me
Halloween is big. Not as big here as in the States, but the hype around it grows year on year. It appeals to adults a...
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Oct 16, 2021
Why Do We Follow Fashion Trends and What Is the Alternative?
There is an almost irresistible urge to shop the latest look. Most people give in and follow the crowd. But the crowd is constantly changing in how it looks thanks to fashion trends. Let's dig deeper and find out what exactly compels us to follow trends.
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Oct 8, 2021
Where Can I Recycle in Tyne & Wear: A Useful Guide
It's a nightmare sorting through your empty cartons, dead batteries and worn-out clothes. The labels aren't always clear about what you can or can't recycle. We've put together this comprehensive guide for where to recycle or upcycle a wide range of goods across Tyne and Wear.
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Sep 29, 2021
A Review of Gateshead Great Big Green Week
Well, what a week that was! Of course, with a title like Great Big Green Week, it was always going to be full on. Bil...
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Sep 29, 2021
Big Changes Called For in the Fashion Industry - And What We're Doing....
Last week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) called for the government, the British fashion industry, and consumers ...
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Sep 28, 2021
Alternatives to eBay, Depop and Vinted: Top Five Places to Sell Preloved Fashion Online
Stuck for where to sell your snazzy second hand jacket? If you're looking for somewhere a bit different to sell your super second hand garments then we have just the list for you.
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Sep 24, 2021
What is COP26 and why is it so important for the climate crisis?
What on earth is COP26 all about? Is it going to achieve anything? We've prepared a guide to help you understand what's going down in November.
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Sep 17, 2021
Second Hand September 2023: Does It Go Far Enough?
I'm all for Second Hand September. Hats off to Oxfam GB for the work they've put into this campaign over the past 5 y...
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Sep 10, 2021
A Thousand Pairs of Children's Shoes Laid at the Angel of the North to Mourn Death of Child Climate Victims
A group of grandmothers, grandfathers and parents have laid out a thousand children's shoes at the Angel of the North to demand that we "Give Children A Future". The shoes have been laid out onto an image of a bicycle marking the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race which finishes at the Angel.
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