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Best Sustainable and Locally Made Face Masks

Best Sustainable and Locally Made Face Masks

Want to find the best, comfortable and Canadian masks this holiday season. Ushi has compiled a list of our favourite Canadian masks that you should look out for.

How to support the slow fashion movement in 2020

How to support the slow fashion movement in 2020

Slow fashion is an eco-friendly way to fill your closet. When you buy slow fashion clothing you are contributing to sustainability and local businesses. Read our latest post about why you should add slow fashion pieces to your wardrobe

Ushi Mart's Winter Holiday Market

Ushi Mart's Winter Holiday Market

From November 28 - December 28 we have a list of vendors who will be presenting LOCAL, HANDMADE and UNIQUE designed fashion, art, jewelry, housewares, and trinkets for sale.

Sustainable Fashion Brands to follow

Sustainable Fashion Brands to follow

 

Many people will buy food just because it says “organic” on the label, but when you read the fine print, it’s not really 100% organic. Same with fashion! 

 

So what makes a fashion brand actually sustainable? To help you spot the difference between an ethical fashion brand versus a shady manipulator, we’re sharing with you the 4 steps to sustainable fashion, as well as some of our favourite sustainable fashion designers  you can check out. 

 

What is sustainable fashion?

 

The fashion industry is still debating on what sustainable...