For any fashion lovers out there we all have been waiting
for this week to come. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC kicked off yesterday making
this week an exciting week full of events. From Diane von Furstenberg to DKNY
fashion is a large part of everyone’s life. Whether you’re a shopaholic or a thrift
shopper what you wear can impact the environment. From transportation to the
chemicals that go into making clothes all of the steps impact the environment.
Buying local is always better even when it comes to fashion.
Think about it in a step to step process the workers have to drive to the factory.
They have to drive home; the clothes are shipped in a truck from the factory, are
put on an air plane, and shipped. Once the air plane lands they are driven to a
warehouse then from a warehouse to the store. Every step of the way gasses are
being released into the air aiding climate change. Although not everyone can
get clothing that was made in their own state buying US made clothing is a start.
Buying clothing made in America not only saves the environment but helps
support American jobs.
Next time you’re buying an outfit takes a look at materials
it was created with. Today clothes are made with mass produced man made fibers. Chemicals
are used for everything for dyeing clothing to flame retardant. Factory’s leak these chemicals into the environment
polluting streams and runoffs harming the animals that live there. Even the dyes
that go into clothing can harm the environment, dyes that in many cases have environmentally friendly natural options. There are organic products and
fibers that can be used to make clothing. There are even recycled products that
companies are using to make clothing. If you’re filling thrifty, thrift stores
are a great option. Not only are thrift stores local but instead of just
throwing clothing out they can be recycled. To find more information about environmentally
friendly fashion visits the websites below.
For my UK readers this is a 100% vegan and sustainable shoe
company: http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/
Lists of eco-friendly Companies:
Gabby
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