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Not to give you a massive guilt-trip, but those single-use plastic bags you throw away after every quick errand are becoming a major problem. To put it in perspective, out of the 100 billion plastic bags produced in the United States alone, less than 10 percent are actually recycled—I know, yikes. It’s been a hot-button topic for years now, but the situation is only getting worse, so the Beyond the Bag Innovation Challenge feels like a true sign of change to come. How do you stop single-use plastic bag waste? You go straight to the retailers themselves, of course. Big...

s Thanks to the changeable British climate, a good quality lightweight rain jacket is an essential item for any hillwalking or hiking excursion. The UK tends to experience wet and fairly mild winters and warm, wet summers, so there is a high chance that are you are going to experience a downpour or drizzle – even if the weather looks bright when you set out. The weather conditions in the great outdoors are also prone to change quickly, so packing a lightweight rain jacket is vital for health and safety, as you can feel the cold quite quickly if you’re soaked through....

s Life hacks are quick, relatively easy, and usually fun things that save a bit of time or make your life a little easier. Try some simple hacks when you’re cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, or even just relaxing on the beach. You can find endless lists of life hacks online, but always use your best judgment as to whether a hack is both useful and safe. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Cooking and Food Prep Hacks Lay a wooden spoon over the top of a pot to prevent a boil-over. The foaming bubbles created by boiling water are filled with steam....

 This wasn't on my "to sew" list for January. It wasn't even on my "Historical projects I hope to get around to in 2021" list. No, this was on my "to make" list back in 2016. And, when I didn't get around to it then I kind of forgot about, only to be reminded every now and then whenever I'd come across the fabric in my stash. Often this fabric tempted me to use it for another project, but I'd always put it back on the shelf saying "No. You're destined to be a 1790's open robe and a 1790's...

Left image via Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com, right image via Shutterstock Louis Vuitton has landed itself in hot water for one of its latest menswear designs, called the Jamaican Stripe Jumper. First spotted by Twitter user @pam_boy, the sweater, which retails for £995 (US$1,366), features three stripes in green, yellow, and red. According to the description, the pullover “channels the collection’s Jamaican Parade theme, with a striped design inspired by the Caribbean island’s national flag.” The flag, on the other hand, is colored in green, black, and yellow. “I cannot stress enough how important it is to implement diversity as...