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Many moms can be fanatic when it comes to feeding their little ones an organic, plant-based, sugar-free diet - but when it comes to clothing, it is easy to forget that. After food, clothing is actually one of the most prevalent ways little ones absorb nasties into their bodies.

When it comes to shopping for the kids, juggling scouting for nicely designed clothing, while trying to stay mindful about the eco-logical impact of fast fashion, and the animal abuse endured

If you did not worry about your environmental footprint prior to having kids, chances are it will be on your mind from the moment you chuck your first diapers. The seemingly endless array of stuff you accumulate and dispose of as kids grow is alarming!

Whether you are a parent, a to-be parent or not, how can we tread a little lighter with our purchases, as well as raise the next generation to care about taking good care of the

Did you know that the apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and remains the second largest industrial polluter after oil? Or that the polyester fibres in our clothes take more than 200 years to decompose?

A typical factory worker in Bangladesh earns USD32 a month and works 14-16 hours a day, while a factory worker in China earns 10 times (USD327) on average. This is one of the reasons why more production is being pushed to Bangladesh.