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We always tell people to chase their dreams, but we can only dream of what we can imagine, and sometimes, depending on where we come from, the barriers imposed on our imagination can be insurmountable. The indigenous peoples of Latin America are by far the best guardians of the region’s forests, which are not seen …
According to the ancient Greek mythology, at the beginning of the world there was only Chaos, composed of silence and emptiness. Then, Gaia was born, and life began to flourish. For many indigenous communities, the Earth is a living creature that they revere and respect, for its natural resources are their greatest and most reliable …
The planet breathes. According to a census published in 2016 in the scientific journal Nature, there are 3.1 billion trees on the planet. Incredible as it may seem, it means that there are more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way. Hence, there is an unimaginably vast planetary respiratory system, a …
How many times have you gone shopping, noticed something you like, but because of a reduced budget you give up on the purchase, so you tell yourself that you will buy the desired piece of clothing “next time”. Every “next time” ends with not having the right number of the desired item, buying a completely …
It is widely known that our brand is a fighter in the preservation of nature and that each of our product is made from carefully selected organic materials. Since fashion is a phenomenon, a thing attractive to most people, we came up with the idea of using it to increase people’s environmental awareness. We have …
Maristela Soares, founder of the MABISWIMWAER, moved from Brazil to London in 2017 to pursue her fashion career. It is her deepest wish to make people aware of the catastrophic consequences of fast-fashion, to heal our exploited Earth and to encourage consumers to choose conscientiously. In the next blog Maristela revealed to us how it …
We urge all to cherish our mother nature and love our Earth! Every year, April 22 is celebrated as the ‘Earth Day’ to honour our Mother Earth and create awareness of the environmental issues, highlighting the urgent action we need to take to save our planet. This annual event is designed to shine a light …
Black Friday is a big event every year, where brands promote the famous weekend with attractive sales around November, generating queues and sometimes brawls between customers. But where did Black Friday get the name? And how did it start? “Black Friday” was first used by two investors, Jay Gould and Jim Fisk, in September 24th, …
Climate Change in the Amazon Hidden by the dense vegetation and isolated from the rest of the world live approximately 30,000 people of 420 different tribes in Brazil. Amazon indigenous people think climate change is affecting their physical health and lifestyle, which has forced them to find ways of lessening the harm caused by drought …
Staycation, or why you can make the world a better place by spending your vacation close to home. Dreaming of summer while sunbathing on our balconies or backyards to avoid the spread of a pandemic does not seem a particularly difficult gesture of global solidarity to make. But as much as we look forward to …
“We must act decisively to protect our planet from both the coronavirus and the existential threat of climate disruption” (António Guterres, UN Secretary-General). In 1970, a 25-year-old graduate student, Denis Hayes, organized the first Earth Day. The resounding success of that event, which brought out 20 million Americans (10% of the United States population at …
Interested in ecotourism? Mabi will help you to discover the best destinations! Are you a nature lover? Are you concerned about the high impact tourism has on ecosystems? Mabi has great news for you: It is possible to travel Green, avoiding standard touristic places and getting the best of Nature and Culture without ruining it! What …
The wonder material saving the world right now: why we love hemp When we buy clothes, we think of numbers: how much does this dress cost? Can I get a deal on these shoes? But there are numbers most of us don’t consider: it takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton T-shirt, and …
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What is the cop25 and what is it for? We should all agree on considering climate crisis as the most serious global problem we are facing at the moment. If we do not take action –and if we do not do it now– scientific evidence has sufficiently proved that not only other species’ survival is …
10 Plastic-free alternatives that everyone should be switching to in 2019. 10 Plastic-Free Alternatives for 2019 The aim of this article is have you rethink your spending habits when it comes to plastic. We will guide you through 10 Plastic-free alternatives that everyone should be switching to in 2019. And hopefully, get you making greener …
World Economic Forum green schemes 2019 is something to get excited about! Every year, January brings new hopes! And Davos hopes to fulfil those hopes as it sets in motion some of the most progressive ecological plans of the year. For instance, electronic travel and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are just two mind-blowing discussions happening …
Don’t miss Ice Watch at the Tate! They are melting, so don’t miss Ice Watch at the Tate! Ice Watch is a new installation consisting of, well, ice. Twenty-four blocks of ice to be precise! Artist Olafur Eliasson and Geologist Minik Rosing shipped the precious cargo all the way from Nuup Kanglerlua Fjord in Greenland. Unfortunately, on …
How Palm Oil Impacts the World Palm oil impacts the world negatively. But why? Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the palm fruit. The fruit is grown on the African oil palm tree. Today, palm oil is grown in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America; however, over 86% of all palm oil …
WHY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ARE HAPPENING Every West coast summer brings a blaze worthy of Satan’s sauna and it’s true, the scenic Cali coastline burns more each year. So here are 5 reasons why California wildfires are happening; dry vegetation; housing development in fire-prone areas; human interference; the Santa Ana winds and climate change. “All disasters …
The Five Best Sustainable Clothing Stores in London MabiSwimwear brings you the five best sustainable clothing stores in London. These eco-warriors champion the latest ethical fashion brands of 2018! THE KEEP BOUTIQUE 32/33 Brixton Village Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8PR @thekeepboutique Ethos: A curated selection of ethical fashion. Brands with integrity. Clothes to keep. …
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Do you wear rainforest-free clothing? Rainforest-free clothing may not seem that big of an issue, however, sacred old-growth rainforest trees could be hidden in your favourite sweater. Remember, rainforest-trees are crucially important to our eco-system because not only do these trees provide a home for millions of species, they provide 20% of the worlds’ oxygen. Good …
As we know fast fashion has changed the clothing and textiles industry into an ever-changing cycle, due to the throwaway culture that we have developed as fashion consumers. We are always looking for the next on trend piece to fill our wardrobes at an affordable price, but the consequences of this mentality are now proving …
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The plant based lifestyle is not only about what you eat or drink… this revolution has now turned its concern to what you are wearing, starting with vegan leather! This pioneering material is being used to make shoes, bags, belts, you name it and MABI are going to tell you how. What used to be …
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Have you ever thought about changing the way you buy your beauty products that are not plastic free? As we know the plastic problem in our oceans is not an unfamiliar, this shocking issue has escalated in recent years due to the amount of plastic discarded by us the consumer. The endless statistics we could …
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The Acai berry smoothie bowl is a healthy breakfast alternative that not only looks amazing but also has benefits. This instagrammable delight originates from our motherland Brazil and has become one of the biggest trends in healthy eating. Acai are purple berries which are high in antioxidants, these are important for a healthy body to …
On the Carbon free Program that MABI has arranged with “Iniciativa Verde“, the GHG emissions which are responsible of the global warming, are compensated by reforesting the Atlantic Woods. This carbon free project, is also known as Carbon Compensation, or Carbon Neutralisation. Organisations or companies need to fill a report which will calculate their carbon …
Ethical Fashion says NO to Greenwash MABI is a sustainable and ethical fashion brand which uses a biodegradable fabric which can be recycled, is sustainably sourced and is environmentally conscious. Lately it seems a lot of brands have decided to go “green”, announcing sustainable behaviours and ethical actions which don’t represent their whole brand or …
Fashion need more sustainable brands… Why we need to bet for a sustainable brands? Fashion evolved from 2 fashion seasons, Spring /Summer and Fall/Winter, to now approximately 52 micro seasons, turning it into one of the dirtiest industries in the World. Supply chains are often carried on with minimal vigilance where the labour force is …
MABI is a luxury sustainable and eco-luxury beachwear company, made in exotic Brazil and based in the cosmopolitan centre of London. The brand was founded by Maristela Soares, with her love for high fashion, inspired from rich and artistic natural wonders, she works with a conscious mind towards the environment and ecosystem. Where are Mabi’s …