BEDI Magazine

The bridge between design and sustainability.

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Parting Ways with Single-Use Plastics in Canada

In an effort to reduce plastic pollution, several single-use plastic items have recently been banned for production in, and import into, Canada. This includes, among other things, some plastic food...

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April for the Earth

International Earth Month (April) and Earth day (April 22nd) mark the start of Spring as a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around mother nature. April becomes...

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The Repair Economy vs The Consumer Economy : Repair Will Save The Planet

The Consumer Economy Consumer economy is an economic concept that most societies live by at present time. It encourages us to relate with products in ways that unfortunately damage the...

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Canadian Artisans in the Midwest Chicago OOAK Spring ‘23

BEDI Studios will exhibit at the spring edition of Chicago OOAK from April 28th to April 30th. If you’re looking for an excuse to check out this vibrant city known...

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First Spring at One Of A Kind

For those just tuning in, the OOAK shows are bi-annual events celebrating local American and Canadian craftsmanship where 1,000+ designated artists are able to share their art to like-minded people. Previously,...

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Good on you Good for you

It isn’t news to say that our current fashion industry struggles with pollution, waste and human rights abuses with the way it has organized itself. We might want to buy...

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How to Choose the Best BEDI Tote Bag For You

Our classic MILE-END tote bag comes in three different fabrics, each with their own unique characteristics and sustainable qualities. Having trouble deciding between our totes? Whether your top priority is...

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The Latest in Sustainability and Slow Fashion: Clothing Swaps

Fast Fashion and Landfill With the current availability of fast fashion and new levels of greenwashing, it is quite difficult for the average consumer to make constructive and conscious decisions...