Previously I spoke of the obvious waste pollution that we all contribute to in the form of plastic.
But there's something else just as polluting that is perhaps not as obvious; the clothes we wear, and the way they are made.
The fashion industry has an huge impact on the environment. Many clothes are produced from synthetic materials which are made from environmentally damaging petrochemicals.
And even if we choose clothes made from natural materials such as cotten, this is often just as harmful to the environment. It takes three-quarters of a pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to produce the cotton for one pair of jeans.
To be sure you're buying clothes that don't impact negatively on the earth, buy clothing made from organic cotton. Organic farming releases fewer greenhouse gas emissions into the air and uses 50 percent less energy.
Here are some great places to buy eco-friendly clothing from:
http://www.green-uk.co.uk/
http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/category/fashion/
http://www.adili.com/
3 comments:
Another great resource for sorting out the green claims is Organic Clothing. When I started trying to be more ethical in my clothing choices, I found the information overload really distressing! You also might enjoy some of my ruminations on the same topic.
You should check out this eco boutique :) It's an actual store with an awesome website and it is completely committed to the green movement and providing healthy options for people
www.embodies.com
thanks for the great articles!
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