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Sustainable shopping: for eco-friendly jeans, stop washing them so often

  • Written by: Alice Payne, Senior lecturer in Fashion, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology
imageThere is a pair of jeans for every occasion. Krisana Antharith/Shutterstock

Denim jeans – whether ripped, straight, flared, vintage or raw – are one of the world’s most-loved garments. But from fibre to wardrobe, they have a considerable ecological footprint.

Given the diversity of cotton growing enterprises and clothing producers...

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Explainer: the rise of naked tourism

  • Written by: Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, Senior Lecturer in Tourism, University of South Australia
imageSome travellers may forget that where they travel is not their home, and that cultural sensitivities may differ greatly.Naked At Monuments/Facebook

In my American youth, there was a rude phrase describing kids acting up: “showing your butt”. It seems some tourists are now taking this literally.

Recently, tourists have been stripping down...

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Kids' vitamin gummies: unhealthy, poorly regulated and exploitative

  • Written by: Ken Harvey, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University

There are many brands of kids’ “gummies” on the market. They are promoted as deliciously flavoured and a great way for growing bodies (and fussy eaters) to get the nutrients they need.

The “active” ingredients are usually listed as vitamins, minerals and sometimes omega-3 fats and vegetable powders. They may say “...

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The off-topic Conversation #124

  • Written by: Molly Glassey, Audience Development Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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