It’s Earth Month! In case you’ve missed out on our posts about fashion and our wonderful home – here’s your 101 guide to understanding your clothing and consumption habits’ impact on the planet.
Whether a new follower or seasoned supporter, these are absolute must-reads!
Fashion and Nature
Where it all started.. Some key #fashfacts you need to know to grasp the significant environmental impact of the fashion industry.
Fashion and Climate Change
You are wrong if you think fashion doesn’t contribute to advanced global warming. In this post:
- What is the greenhouse effect?
- How does fast fashion contribute to climate change?
- Who should act?
Fashion and the Oceans
Did you know that fashion is a big consumer of plastics? Yes, textiles are made of plastic – ever heard of polyester? In this post:
- Invisible threat in our clothes: microplastics
- How is it affecting aquatic life?
- Is using ocean plastic for clothes doing more harm than good?
Fashion and the Forest
Where do a lot of our textiles come from? Well, natural sources, such as cotton, bamboo, softwood and hardwood plantations and a range of other plants. In this post:
- The relationship between forests and our climate
- How do forests benefit us?
- The demand for natural fabrics and cellulosic materials
Fashion’s Contribution of Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity – short for biological diversity – is the variety of all living things and their interactions. Biodiversity changes over time as extinction occurs and new species evolve. Scientists often speak of three levels of diversity: species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
- How does the fashion industry contribute to biodiversity loss?
- How can it reduce its impact?
- What can we do as responsible citizens?
Beware of Greenwashing
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: DO NOT FALL INTO GREENWASHING TRAPS on Earth Day! In this post:
- How to spot greenwashing by fast fashion brands?
- How not to be a fashion greenwashing victim
- Why do fashion brands get away with greenwashing?
Circular Fashion
Is circularity real? Or merely a buzzword that fashion’s adopted? We deconstruct this for you:
- Understanding fashion’s current linear economy
- The principles of circular fashion
- How do we put it into practice?
Regenerative Fashion
If you have followed us a while, then you might be familiar with the term ‘regenerative’ agriculture. No one remembers anyway, so here’s a little recap:
- What is the difference between regenerative agriculture and organic farming?
- Why does regenerative fashion matter?
- Brands pioneering in this space
We hope you’ve enjoyed this Earth Month edit. There’s so much more we could share, but we thought of keeping it simple this time. Watch out for more edits in the future!
– Najah
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