NSN Monthly Ethical Shopping Magazine - Issue 3

NO SERIAL NUMBER MAGAZINE The Monthly Ethical Shopping Magazine

BEAUTY & WELLBEING CRAFT SUPPLIES ZERO WASTE ETHICAL FASHION

Welcome to our monthly magazine!

This is the first of a series of monthly DIGITAL magazines bringing to you a regular selection of eco-friendly products We hope you will enjoy our selection of goodies!

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By Beverly D. I am a relatively new designer living in The Fair City of Perth, Scotland. I love to work with colour and particularly like to knit Fair Isle and stranded projects. I can be inspired by the colours of an object, the scenery around me or manhole covers in the pavement, quite literally anything. I am delighted to have won the Jamieson and Smith Winter KAL two years running. I find knitting to be a very soothing and therapeutic pastime and knit every day.

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At the moment I am focussing on design. I have recently self-published two new sweater patterns; Tay Sweater and Up Helly Aa Sweater. I am now working on a men’s version of Up Helly Aa and some other new designs. In addition I have a huge collection of vintage knitting patterns.

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By Sharon M. After a long stint in the fashion industry I was disillusioned with the high turnover of fashion and the endless need to buy new - it didn’t reflect the life I was living. Maven Patterns was founded in 2015 with the principle of making sewing patterns that could be used to create garments that would be loved to give years of wear. Not the stuff of teenagers, but of the woman who knows what she likes and wants to wear it, to make it, love it and cherish it. And make it again. I like to think of them as quiet clothes. Clothes that will become part of daily life. Clothes that reflect their maker and her choices. There’s such a joy in the process of creating and a value and integrity to the final garment. We draft each pattern by hand, still at Granny’s old kitchen table, to create a balanced and considered garment – so you will want to re-use and re-create them again and again. That is, after all, the point.

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The Kitty Dress The Kitty Dress will become one of your favourite makes! A truly lovely dress with feature bust darts and edgestitched seam details. She is semi-fitted and easy to wear all year round; short sleeves and sandals in the sun or the ¾ length sleeve version with tights and boots for those chilly days!

The Kitty Dress is a multi-sized pattern and comes a size range of UK 8-18. Included is a fully illustrated Maker Instruction booklet to guide you through sewing your dress. Our paper patterns are lovingly presented in a beautiful, reusable wallet to keep your pattern and Maker Instructions safe and ready for you to make your next Kitty Dress, or choose the PDF format!

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THE artist's apron This is practical and useful artist’s apron inspired by the traditional Japanese maker's apron, just perfect for a day in the studio. Originally designed as a studio apron for my textile artist friend Maria it has become a signature pattern for us, bringing together form and function perfectly!

booklet to guide you through sewing your Maria Apron.

Our paper patterns are lovingly presented in a reusable wallet to keep your pattern and Maker Instructions safe and ready for your next Apron!

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The Maria Apron is a multi-sized pattern and comes with a choice of small, medium, large and extra large sizes. Included is a fully illustrated Maker Instruction

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The French Dart Shift Tunic

The French Dart Shift Tunic is about to become the hero of your wardrobe!

Designed as a tunic to be worn over jeans or leggings and so easy and versatile to wear, you will be reaching for her every day. This is a really versatile pattern with 3 sleeve options and can be made in so many fabrics, if you were only ever going to invest in one sewing pattern I would suggest make it the French Dart Shift!

We have lots of tutorials on our website to give you more suggestions on how to make more and get lots of use from your pattern!

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THE ROCHESTER SEWING PATTERN VERSION A: The Rochester Top is mid hip length and great to wear with jeans.

The Rochester Sewing Pattern has been designed with simple, understated styling and thoughtful details in mind. An easy to wear style with a relaxed fit and slight A-line shaping, and gathered front neckline. Featuring a deep centre back pleat, curved hem with side split and stitched facing. The elbow length sleeves have a deep stitched hem. This pattern has the option to make a top and a dress, full pattern pieces are included for both versions. To get the most use from your pattern we have supporting tutorials on our website!

VERSION B: The Rochester Dress is knee length with a self tie belt and in-seam pockets.

Our patterns come in traditional paper format with a comprehensive Maker Instruction booklet and presented in a sturdy reusable wallet to keep your pattern pieces safe for your next sewing adventure.

Or as a downloadable PDF pattern to print at home (or print the included A0 pattern file at a copyshop) when you don’t want to wait for the post!

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‘I am a self taught artist / designer. I first became inspired to customise and upcycle my own clothing during my teenage years... I found this to be a perfect way in which I could combine my love for creating and experimenting with my own personal self expression. I live in South West Wales and work from home, creating clothing, bags and accessories using recycled pre-loved cashmere, wool vintage skirts and denim jeans to create my one of a kind designs.

I make my designs in a playful style... including an element of quirkiness with a unique twist, which I feel gives each of my designs a personality of it's own... ‘

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By Lilind I am a nurse from Bulgaria, passionate to build a sustainable world by using natural and organic products, and reducing the waste as much as possible!

After 16 years in the local Heart Surgery Clinic and solid experience crafting feminine cloth for myself and my family, I have finally stepped up and created my own Entrepreneurship!

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Reusable “Family Cloth” This cloth is the sustainable alternative of disposable toilet paper.

If the above horrifies you, you may ask yourself: “Do I throw away my underpants after each use?”

The reusable toilet paper benefits the disposable in any way: • Healthy and hypoallergic, prevents skin irritation, itchiness and rash • Extra soft on touch, comfortable to use.

Non-threated with hazard chemicals • Long-time durable (over 3-5 years of typical usage) • Cost-effective in a long run and excellent addition to your Zero Waste home The Reusable Toilet paper is made of Premium 100% Cotton fabrics: stylish back with beautiful pattern and solid, extra soft flannel on the top.

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Reusable Kitchen Roll Aka “Unpaper” towel is the sustainable alternative of classic Paper Towels: - They are stylish, compact and hypoallergic; - Long-time durable (over 3-5 years of typical usage); - Cost-effective in a long run and excellent addition to your zero waste home.

The Unpaper towels are crafted of Premium 100% Cotton topper with beautiful pattern and microfiber back, ready to clean any surface.

Wash, dry and repeat!

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These Hankies have been one of my most popular sets.

They were made from a double duvet cover which was rescued from my local charity shop. When selecting textiles to turn to hankies I close my eyes and spend time feeling the fabric, it needs to make me smile to touch and then again when I open my eyes. I want everyone to be able to use real hankies.

These were a pair of curtains, they were no good as curtains, but make wonderful hankies. The top part has been used for another set of curtains, meaning there was no waste at all.

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My work as The Watercress Queen is a way of helping support our Aquaponic farm, working with home educated children, stroke survivors and anyone who needs us.

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I am 49, I home educate two boys, and am a stroke survivor myself. I have been sewing since I was a child and being able to get back to sewing helped me discover the new me.

As with every product I make nothing new is used, all my threads come from charity shops reducing demand for new. I truly believe for now we have enough textiles in the world - we just need to use them better.

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HANKIES When I saw this duvet cover in the charity shop I knew before I touched it that it would make the most wonderful colourful hankies. I dedicate all my hankies to my mum who spent her life with a hankie in her hand. Hankies should make us smile, not harm our biosphere and be affordable to all.

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Roots n E ts y O Wraps Roots Wrap is a great alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. It is an easy way to do something good for the planet and your food! Our wraps are made right here in beautiful Hood River, Oregon from organic cotton, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. The antibacterial properties of the beeswax, hemp, and jojoba oil help to keep food fresh and allow you to use your Roots Wrap over and over.

We hope you love our product as much as we do.

Much love and light from our family to yours.

All of I our wraps are made using certified organic cotton fabric, sustainable local beeswax, and organic jojoba oil and tree resin. We manufacture everything ourselves in small batches to ensure quality and sustainability. We strive to make the best product possible with the least impact

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Reusable Makeup Remover Pads These pads are the sustainable alternative of disposable ones: • Handmade from premium cotton and soft microfiber fabrics • Microfiber side: Great for exfoliating and makeup removal • Cotton side: Great for delicate cleansing and pampering your skin • Extra soft on touch, healthy and hypoallergic, comfortable to use • Long-time durable (over 3-5 years of typical usage) • Cost-effective in a long run With touching heart-shaped design, they are must-have for your zero waste home.

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Reusable Makeup Remover Pads These pads are the sustainable alternative of disposable ones: • Handmade from premium cotton and soft microfiber fabrics • Microfiber side: Great for exfoliating and makeup removal • Cotton side: Great for delicate cleansing and pampering your skin • Extra soft on touch, healthy and hypoallergic, comfortable to use • Long-time durable (over 3-5 years of typical usage) • Cost-effective in a long run With touching heart-shaped design, they are must-have for your zero waste home.

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These pads are the sustainable alternative of disposable lady pads.

The move to Reusable Cloth pads dramatically increases quality-of-life of ladies, got used with the disposable: HEALTHY – The cotton pads prevents skin irritation, itchiness and rash; They are ventilating, “breathable”, hypoallergenic and comfortable to use. Frequently, the period is shorter by 1-2 days after move to reusable.

Controversary, disposable contains plastic, blocking natural skin ventilation and often causes painful rashes.

The synthetic over-absorbing fibres in disposables absorb all moisture, effectively disturbing the microflora balance and hence causing severe pains and infections especially during whole-day use over the week.

SAFE – The premium or organic cotton textile is OEKO -TEX® certified – No toxic chemicals - pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, dyes, etc. are used in the production and processing of the cotton.

While disposable contains whole range of toxic chemicals - plastics, artificial fragrances, dyes, deodorizers, adhesives, chemical gels, industrial cotton, contaminated with dioxins; which toxins are often non-biodegradable, accumulate in our bodies and cause severe side effects, like allergies, hormonal disorders, reproductive problems and gynaecological diseases.

SUSTAINABLE – The long-time durable cloth pads drastically reduces the global waste: After 3-5 years of typical use, cloth pads can be recycled or composted and biodegrades in 1-2 years.

Controversary, the plastic used for disposable, needs hundreds of years of degradation. In North America alone, more than 20 billion disposable tampons and pads are wasted every year!

CHEAPER in long run – Reusable pads have higher initial cost, than disposable, but they last much, much longer! With good care, 3-5 years on average.

The Reusable Cloth Pads are made of Premium 100% Cotton fabric: a gentle, soft cotton flannel topper, solid multi-layer flannel absorbent core, tiny waterproof layer and stylish beautiful pattern on the back.

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Reusable Menstrual Tampons These tampons are the sustainable alternative of disposable: •

Handmade from premium 100% Cotton • Extra soft on touch, healthy and hypoallergic, comfortable to use • High absorbency, compact size and easy to use • Long-time durable (over 3-5 years of typical usage) • Cost-effective in a long run

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The Reusable Tampons are made of extra-soft cotton muselin fabric with multi-layered cotton hygroscopic gauze as absorbent core.

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E ts y n O Emvironmental I have just moved from Bristol to Malmesbury, Wiltshire, where I live with my partner Jack. After graduating with a degree in Biomedical Science in July 2017 I decided to focus on being more environmentally conscious in an attempt to live a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle.

Despite studying a science discipline, I have always had a passion for creativity. I began to make items for myself for use around the house, which then led to setting up my own Etsy shop. I now work closely with my mum, who is admittedly more skilled on the sewing machine than I am! I really enjoy what I do and find that managing my own routine and time allows me to better look after and prioritise my own mental wellbeing. We have a long list of ideas for future products, with some exciting releases to come in the near future!

These pads and Iiners are collaboration between myself and my mum who is much better on the sewing machine that I am! We often buy our materials from individual craft stores rather than chains to help support local businesses and communities. Some of the materials used, for example brush cotton in this particular example, is up-cycled and often second hand bed sheets, pillowcases and sometimes blankets which have been washed and cleaned. This is more sustainable compared to buying completely new materials everytime. We also try to avoid using synthetics and plastic based materials, although this isn’t always possible when using up-cylcled items, but everything is a balance!

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ETHICAL FASHION The Topian y s t E n Den O These skirts are eco friendly and have been made from Recycling Upcycling preloved knitwear 100% cashmere, denim jeans, and a skirt.

The applique art design has been created using the left over pieces of knitwear and fabric from my clothing creations, so nothing goes to waste!

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Jumper Dress This jumper dress is eco friendly and has been made from recycled upcycled preloved knitwear including Ccshmere jumpers, denim jeans, a denim shirt and a skirt.

The applique fabric art design has been created using the left over pieces of knitwear and fabric from my clothing creations, so nothing goes to waste!

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My studio is in the middle of Cornwall, where I provide a clothing repair service and am about to launch an after school sewing club to get kids & parents sewing together. I also have The 15 from 1 project, donated quilts get sewn into tote bags by volunteers providing the local shops with cloth bags to replace singleuse plastic free of charge.

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I come from a long line of seamstresses and menders, using the skills taught by my grandmother who never wasted anything and a Haute Couture sewing Mum. I have created an eclectic mix of unique make's and re-make's. Inspired by what I find and salvage.

My little rebellion against a fast, throw away, plastic world, never using brand new when so much is wasted and never wasting what I have.

bags and pouches A large furnishing fabric sample book was the main source of material for this collection of hand makes. Finished with preloved fabrics from my extensive stash and the legs of 4 pairs of jeans a client had asked to be turned into shorts.

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The style of bags and pouches are simple and practical allowing the fabrics to speak.

I like to make items to my preferences, like longer handles so I can sling it over my shoulder, lighter colours for the lining ( cause I hate not being able to see inside) or loops on zipped pouches to make it easy to open.

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ts y E n O Lowen Fibre Arts I, Charly Derham-Ball am a textile artist living in Cornwall, UK. I can usually be found wandering the South West clifftops, parks and local woods looking for potential materials for naturally dyeing fabric, embroidery floss and yarn. I use these materials I dye to knit, weave and stitch items for my online shop.

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Recently I have become smitten with indigo dye and have been using reclaimed cotton fabric to make hand embroidered/reverse appliquĂŠ bags and purses.

I aim to make my business as sustainable and earth friendly as possible – recycling items and being conscious of the packaging I use.

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This is a small bag which would be perfect for a small knitting project bag/cosmetic bag .

I used reclaimed cotton fabric (from a local charity shop) and dyed it with indigo - it has had several dips in the indigo vat to achieve this vibrant blue.

The interior of the bag is a calico fabric, which was also reclaimed. .

The tree design on the bag has first been sketched by me and then hand stitched onto the front of the bag using hand dyed, reclaimed embroidery flosses (dyed by me with red onion skins, tea and red cabbage). The positive affirmation 'strong' has been stitched onto the bag. .

The bag has a sturdy canvas fabric bottom with boxed corners. .

A YKK metal zip has been installed into the bag using concealed zip edges. It has a zipper pull with wooden beads dyed by me with pomegranate, madder & tea. .

The bag has been lovingly stitched and dyed by me

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A choice of two different mini pouches A free motion/reverse appliquĂŠ cat design on my indigo dyed fabric

A free motion/hand embroidery tree design on my indigo dyed fabric (stars and moon floss naturally dyed with red cabbage) .

The main fabric is a reclaimed cotton fabric dyed with indigo - it has had several dips in the indigo vat to achieve this vibrant blue. The interior is a natural calico fabric. It has a zippered closing. .

These are tiny, keepsake pouches - measuring 7.5 X 9.5cm. I think they would be perfect for storing little items such as a necklace, rings or precious stones .

Lovingly stitched and dyed by me.

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This is a medium sized bag which would be perfect for a small knitting project bag/cosmetic bag .

I used reclaimed cotton fabric (from a local charity shop) and dyed it with indigo - it has had several dips in the indigo vat to achieve this vibrant blue. The interior of the bag is a calico fabric, which was also reclaimed. .

The bird design on the bag has first been sketched by me and then stitched onto the front of the bag using both free motion embroidery of the birdies and then handstitched moon and stars using hand dyed embroidery floss (hand dyed with red cabbage) .

The bag has a fabric bottom with boxed corners. .

A YKK metal zip has been installed into the bag using concealed zip edges. It has a zipper pull with wooden beads dyed by me with pomegranate, madder & tea. .

The bag has been lovingly stitched and dyed by me

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Mother and son Liz and Alex started Lets Be Cats Jewellery a few years ago making unusual, alternative designs. Alex is now studying Textiles at Nottingham Trent and has created a range at Alex Vincent Textiles using upcycled fabric and plastic bags. Liz has continued Lets Be Cats Jewellery. specialising in using recycled materials including haberdashery, 1902 sheet music, vintage maps and computer parts. We live in a world with a throw-away mentality - so many items are thrown into landfill. Lets Be Cats jewellery like to think outside the box and think... how can that be re-used or upcycled into something completely different.

FABRIC APPLIQUE BADGES These fabric applique badges show a bird in flight and is the ideal little shot of colour to wear on your jacket or shirt.

Each bird pinback is handmade and features upcycled fabrics which have been combined with free embroidery to create a unique design made by Alex Vincent Textiles.

All our pieces are wrapped in recycled book pages before being posted in fully recyclable packaging.

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Our custom-made map jewellery uses a genuine map of your choice. The location might be where you were born or live, to remind you of a special holiday or honeymoon or somewhere that you dream of going. I have a selection of maps and atlases showing both the UK and other countries which can be upcycled into keyrings. I only use the original map - never scanned images or photocopies. As a result you can be confident that no-one will have another exactly the same.

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By Hazel rouse I’m a mum of 6 who has always loved to bake and sew and I wanted to mix the two together. My little business came about after I want to bring joy into people kitchens by having homemade aprons, tote bags , and other kitchen bits. The cookie mix range was added in June this year as I thought this could bring family’s together and getting more kids baking as it has with my family.

CHILDREN’S APRONS The child’s apron is made from fabric and is sewn together on at sewing machine in my home, the wooden spoon was hand drawn and burned by Alice from wood and weddings. The cookie mix is made up fresh with every order and is make with well known brands from my local supermarket, they come in reusable glass milk bottles

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It Looks a Lot Like The 1950s!

There’s a running joke in our house, that I should wear a dress with an apron and be baking pies for dinner at 6pm sharp – which always triggers me to start shouting that it’s not the 1950s!

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The Green House Hotel: The Eco-friendly Hotel Alternative Back when The Green House Hotel opened in 2010, we had a vision to create the most sustainable and eco-friendly hotel in the UK. The values and ethos of the hotel reflect my own personal values, and as a team we consider the ethical value of everything we do...

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Huskup: The Reusable, Rice Husk Cup Huskup is a new reusable and biodegradable coffee cup that utilises an abundant waste material – the humble rice husk – to make each takeaway tea, coffee or hot chocolate that little bit greener. Durable and dishwasher safe, but entirely free from plastic, trees, BPA and melamine, this unassuming little cup is setting a new bar for the ecofriendly caffeine fix in the UK.

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BOTANICAL INKS Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques and Projects Each section opens with an evocative two-page photograph.

Photos of nature, including close ups of leaves and flowers, images of collecting plants along country roads, detail of materials, containers, and the studio and work table, run through the book. Together with the expansive, articulate, and well-researched text, they create a narrative.

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Why Mending Matters with Katrina Rodabaugh When I was 17, I went to an interview for a place on a Foundation Studies Art course at my local college. It was my first proper interview and I was terrified. Friends who were being interviewed for other courses at colleges and universities around the country were donning suits and posh frocks and I considered doing the same but somehow, just couldn’t. It wasn’t really “me”.

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5 Things to Help You on Your Zero Waste Journey When you are at the beginning of your journey to producing less waste, it feels like a bit of a contradiction to hear that there are things you can buy that will help you along the way. We’re meant to be buying less, using less, and throwing away less, right? ...

The Zero Waste Conversation Zero waste. It’s the go-to phrase of everyone who is trying to reduce their impact on the planet. Those aspiring to the zero-waste lifestyle aim to create as little waste as possible, looking to re-use, recycle, or compost before allowing an item to head to landfill...

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Zero Waste – Zero Cash There is no getting away from how inhibiting cost can be to a zero waste lifestyle. The zero waste movement, like it or not, has sprung from a place as equally privileged as the place from which our society grew to believe that landfill, micro-plastics and fast fashion where acceptable, despite their impact on the planet. But what happens when you can’t afford to buy a steel water bottle to replace the cheap single use plastic water bottles, or can’t pay more in the supermarket for package/plastic free groceries? ...

No Serial Number Plastic Free Craft Campaign The craft industry is overflowing with plastic. From acrylic yarn and plastic knitting needles to kids crafts supplies, there are thousands of crafting products on the market that are made from plastic, where once they were not...

Re-framing the Recycling Story We’ve been telling ourselves a story that is long overdue a dramatic overhaul. A re-framing. A metamorphosis to a new, better, more truthful story....

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Vegan Food Wrap Alternatives I recently posted a picture on Instagram and Facebook about #PlasticFreeJuly that included beeswax wraps. I have been asked by a few of you for vegan alternatives so I thought I’d share my favourite beeswax-free food wraps from Etsy. If you already use soy-based food wraps, let us know what you think! ...

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A mAGAZINE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRAFT MOVEMENT Why the name “No Serial Number”?

Because nature and craft share a common characteristic, they are not made in series. They are both the result of an organic, slow process of growth and development. Not one leaf is the same, nor is a handmade creation. Crafts remind us that our hands and minds can work in tune with our natural environment to make things that are useful, or simply beautiful.

As a society, we are in urgent need to slow down and preserve our collective environmental and artisanal heritages from unsustainable production practices and corporate greed. No Serial Number Magazine is a humble attempt to explore how human creativity, nature and activism intersect in contemporary society.

Who is it for? artists, artisans, casual makers, craftivists, and conscious citizens Topics textile arts • natural colours • traditional trades and crafts • creative upcycling and salvaging • slow fashion • zero-waste lifestyle • biodiversity • kitchen chronicles • grassroots environmental movements INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED BY NO SERIAL NUMBER

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