Earth Friendly Fashion Action
Posted on April 06 2022
According to Bloomberg,”The U.S. throws away up to 11.3 million tons of textile waste each year—around 2,150 pieces of clothing each second.”
Clothing is one important way to have a meaningful positive environmental impact, protecting our earth and its precious resources.
One person can make an impact, many people can create change.
Sustainable Fashion Action Tips:
-Repurpose
Repurpose your clothing into something else like long sleeve to short sleeve to sleeveless, patches, cleaning cloths, or upcycle for crafting projects.
Earth friendly: diverts waste action from landfills
-Buy Better
Buy quality, buy less, repair and wear clothing for as many years as possible.
Earth friendly action: diverts waste from landfills
-Reuse
Reuse clothing by swapping, hand me down or over, to family and friends.
Earth friendly action: diverts waste from landfills
-Donate, Don’t Throw Out
Don't throw away clothing, donate your clothes to those in need through organizations like planetaid.org.
Earth friendly action: diverts waste from landfills
-Support Sustainable Brands
Shop sIngle fiber natural and organic garments from sustainable brands
Purchase clothing made from only one type of sustainable fiber so it can be recycled, and recycle it through an organization like simplerecycling.com.
100% natural fiber clothing can be composted at the end of its useful life.
Earth friendly action: helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions, reduces pesticide use, and keeps the earth and our water resources clean
Resources:
-The Real Environmental Impact of the Fashion Industry (bloomberg.com)
-Fashion & Environment — SustainYourStyle
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