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5 Lessons on Slow Fashion From A Dressember Advocate

This year marked my third consecutive year of donning a dress every day in December and advocating with Dressember to combat human trafficking. On the eve of the style challenge each year, I grapple with doubts about the impact of my advocacy. What if my voice and choice to advocate don’t really matter? Can I actually make a difference in the huge fight against human trafficking? 

The answer, every year, is yes. 

As we head into the new year, I encourage you to reflect on your Dressember experience and know this: the valuable lessons learned through your advocacy can extend well beyond December. Read more for five key takeaways on slow fashion that I learned from participating in the Dressember campaign.

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5 Tips for Conscious Gift-Giving

The gift-giving season is upon us, and while it is a time to celebrate and cherish our loved ones, it’s crucial to consider the trust cost of our spending. The holiday season often sees a surge of over-consumption, leading to increased waste and overworked laborers. A recent study by the Center for Biological Diversity revealed that Americans generate 23% more waste in December than in other months of the year, and 33% who received a gift they didn’t like threw it away.

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