Green Fashion Tips
Chances are that if you’re reading this article, you’re probably allured by the style, glamour and excitement that accompany fashion. But have you ever stopped to think about its wider impact?
From an ecological perspective, the clothes we wear and the textiles from which they are made can cause a great deal of damage. Pesticides used to protect textiles as they grow harm wildlife, contaminate other products and get into the food we eat. Chemicals used to bleach and color textiles damage the environment and our health.
Clothes that can be recycled or reused are thrown away, contributing to the landfills rapidly reaching capacity.
Moreover, we are learning more about the inhumane treatment and work conditions of the people (often children) who make clothes that are imported cheaply from the South and sold in northern countries at premium prices for huge profits.
With the increased awareness of the environmental hazards of the textile industry, many designers are designing clothing using sustainable materials and processes that reduce damage to the environment, animals and our health.
Throughout this section we will bring you eco-friendly fashions certain to have your friends green with envy.
