--- title: The SUSU Gal | zero waste description: zero waste | Sustainable fashion tips and lifestyle blog for the ethically conscious from beginners to pros! --- [New collection "The Light Within"](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [Log in](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - or - [Create account](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [Cart](https://www.susuaccessories.com/cart) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [All](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - [LOG IN](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - [CREATE ACCOUNT](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [![Susu Accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hs-fs/hubfs/susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png?width=96&height=125&name=susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png "Susu Accessories")](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [Spring/Summer](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Colors of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-colors-of-dreams) - [Fall/Winter](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [Holy Trees - Fall/Winter 2018](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [Essential LIne](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/essential-line) - [Mini Buckets](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/mini-buckets) - [Cross-body Bags](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/cross-body-bags) - [Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/totes) - [Large Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/large-totes) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - ["THE SUSU GAL" BLOG](https://blog.susuaccessories.com) # The SUSU Gal ## [WHY I BECAME INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) Posted by [Alia Ansari](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/alia-ansari) on May 15, 2019 1:46:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/image-17.png)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) Shopping sustainably and ethically is a relatively new conversation within the fashion industry. A year ago not many were aware about the mistreatment of workers in the textile industry. Fortunately, with many individuals pushing towards transparency, companies have been exposed of their unethical practices. I became interested in the conversation when I discovered the work of [Hoda Katebi](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/07/fashion/muslim-fashion-blogger-hoda-katebi.html). [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [best handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/best-handbag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [travel fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-fashion), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [zero waste](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/zero-waste) ## [WHAT MAKES A BUSINESS FAIR TRADE](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/what-makes-a-business-fair-trade) Posted by [Alia Ansari](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/alia-ansari) on Apr 25, 2019 6:42:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![image-10](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/image-10.png)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/what-makes-a-business-fair-trade) In honor of World Fair Trade Day on Saturday May 11th, we at SUSU Accessories thought we would share what makes us proud to be part of the Fair Trade movement!   [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/what-makes-a-business-fair-trade) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/what-makes-a-business-fair-trade#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [crossbody bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/crossbody-bag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [wayuu](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/wayuu), [indigenous tribe](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/indigenous-tribe), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [zero waste](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/zero-waste) [All posts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/all) ## Welcome SUSU Gal!! 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