Blog - Mia Hadrill

In Secondhand, Upcycle

Secondhand shopping in Berlin

Berlin has a superb secondhand, vintage and preloved shopping scene. My friend recently moved to Berlin and needed a table for her new flat and some winter clothing. We went to explore to see if we could find any cute, special pieces. Hackescher Mark We met at...

October 12, 2020

In Animals, Plastic, Plastic bags, Plastic bottle, Plastic pollution

Elephant killed from eating plastic waste

By Mia Hadrill

Plastic pollution is an environmental disaster. Plastic ingestion has been found among tiny shrimp in six of the world's deepest ocean trenches to the largest land mammal. This week a wild elephant dies from eating plastic. A male Asian elephant weighing about 3.5 tonnes and aged...

July 15, 2020

In Fashion, Fashion & Style

Loved Clothes Last: wearing the same bikini since aged seven

By Mia Hadrill

For Fashion Revolution Week, one of the main campaigns is ‘Loved Clothes Last’. We were all encouraged to share a love story with an item of clothing that we’ve had forever. For this, I chose a bikini that was gifted to me at seven years old, which I still wear...

April 26, 2020

In Fashion, Fashion & Style, Upcycle

Rubber Killer upcycle tire tubes into trendy bags

By Mia Hadrill

Rubber Killer is an environmentally friendly manufacturer of durable products. Ruber Killer upcycle tire tubes from all types of vehicles into fashionable new messenger bags and accessories. Boony Laohajaroenyot, Rubber Killer’s designer, spoke to Aim to discuss how the brand uses waste products, coupled with quality materials, to create a distinct look and...

April 13, 2020

In Animals, Plastic, Plastic bottle

Is it safe for dogs to chew on plastic bottles?

By Mia Hadrill

Dogs love to play with plastic bottles. Canines enjoy hearing the crunching sound plastic makes between their teeth. But is this free toy safe for dogs? Plastic can cause a dog to choke. If the cap or ring of a plastic bottle is ingested or gets...

March 28, 2020

In Fashion

The importance of sustainable fashion with Kodhai

By Mia Hadrill

Alisa Gantner describes herself as a "Thai-ish" graphic and sustainable fashion designer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s married her two passions of design and the environment and is currently working on her own brand of ethical clothing and homeware - Kodhai. As well as...

March 10, 2020

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In Plastic bags

Single use supermarket plastic bag alternative made easy with i bag u

By Mia Hadrill

i bag u is an incredible design that easily connects to any supermarket trolley cart, and replacing five single use plastic bags in one shopping outing. I am a huge fan of showcasing an innovative design that considers both the planet and the people that live on it. This...

February 20, 2020

In Plastic, Plastic free

Aiming for single use plastic free 2020

By Mia Hadrill

I welcomed 2020 on the top of a mountain, watching the sunset and contemplating the year ahead. Warning this text contains plastic ranting. Over the past two weeks, I have seen the effects of our plastic pollution crisis. There’s plastic in our oceans, littered all through the countryside, forests, world...

January 1, 2020

In DIY & Projects

The cutest handcrafted water bottle on earth

By Mia Hadrill

As a former Mrs Magpie, I love shiny things. Giving up the urge for shine in favour of more natural materials has been a bummer in the whole plastic free ride. Knowing this about me, here is the story of a super sweet handcrafted water...

December 11, 2019

In Plastic, Plastic free

Why I fell out of love with plastic

By Mia Hadrill

Thai street food is the best. I can eat this cuisine, all day, every day. Across Thailand, there are many delicious vendor stands at the side of the road, making it easy to grab a snack or lunch to go. Working in Thailand, I found my...

November 27, 2019

Secondhand shopping in Berlin

Elephant killed from eating plastic waste

Loved Clothes Last: wearing the same bikini since aged seven

Rubber Killer upcycle tire tubes into trendy bags

Is it safe for dogs to chew on plastic bottles?

The importance of sustainable fashion with Kodhai

Single use supermarket plastic bag alternative made easy with i bag u

Aiming for single use plastic free 2020

The cutest handcrafted water bottle on earth

Why I fell out of love with plastic

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