Swoop Reads
Of MANY great things about starting a blog, one of the most encouraging has been the outreach that I have received from the faithful readers. Most of the time that has included sharing articles and websites individuals have come across talking about Swoop worthy topics. Since I'm not one for holding information just for myself (except secrets. I promised I can keep those), I'm happy to share the newest (and last) series of The Swoop: Swoop Reads. Through these posts, I will share finds from around the web for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
Are some materials for clothing better than others? This wonderful article from the NY Times investigates the impact of various textiles. Spoiler: Wool *might be* the best fabric. An unfortunate truth with sky rocketing temperatures.
The world of politics can be a bit dizzying at the moment, no matter which side of the aisle is currently claiming your loyalties. Turns out ethical fashion is not on the fringes of the conversation: Check out this article from Fashionista to learn about how border taxes might affect American made and imported fashion.
Another exciting discovery: Conscious Consumerism is growing and large brands are taking notice. For example, Target launched a new initiative to support emerging businesses focused on ethical and sustainable products. Another bonus for Target: a new collaboration with Accompany, which brings income generating opportunities in the developing world AND beautiful, global home goods to us.
In my days, I have been in a wedding or two or thirteen. Which means I have very personally in my friends marriages, but mostly has resulted in a robust collection of bridesmaid dresses. This post from ThreeFold looks several brands that are trying to make the practice of getting hitched a bit more "ethical."
GOOP gets a lock of flack for some of the practices that they promote on their website. Even if you are a skeptic, you should check out this article about the toxicity in our clothing. It is a great follow up read to NY Times one above. I especially loved (and was horrified by) the chart detailing the use, location, and concerns for chemicals found in our closest.
