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Is sustainable, affordable clothing and fashion possible? 

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Is sustainable, affordable clothing and fashion possible? 

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March | 2020 | BBC

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Fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, but there are ways to reduce the impact your wardrobe has on the climate.

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BCC Radio

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Model and author Naomi Shimada meets the people from the world of fashion and beauty who know how to get their beauty fix, while showing that beauty is anythin…

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The True Cost Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Documentary HD

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Let's Begin...

The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the course of the 20th century, as the demand for jeans has gone up, their durability has gone down. Today, most pairs last no longer than a year. And each new pair you buy has a much higher cost than you might think. Madhavi Venkatesan traces the life cycle of jeans.

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The life cycle of a pair of jeans - Madhavi Venkatesan

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The first pairs of jeans were designed for durability; denim was constructed as a sturdy weave worn by sailors and miners. But over the course of the 20th century, as the demand for jeans has gone up, their durability has gone down. Today, most pairs last no longer than a year.

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80+ Orginazations

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We love fashion, but we don't want our clothes to come at the cost of people or our planet.

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"Earth Logic" | Kate Fletcher & Mathilda Tham | 2019

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"Earth Logic" | Kate Fletcher & Mathilda Tham | 2019

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Earth Logic: Fashion Action Research Plan

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Just released - Earth Logic: Fashion Action Research Plan - a bold and radical programme of action for the fashion sector which puts earth, and all her inhabitants, first. Earth Logic, written by Kate Fletcher and Mathilda Tham is downloadable via the Earth Logic website.

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What would it take to make the clothing industry sustainable? 

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What would it take to make the clothing industry sustainable? 

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August 26, 2020 | Report

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A Sustainable Mind started out as my master's thesis project. I found that there were not a lot of people present in the conversations I was attending that looked or identified as I do. In classes, conferences and events I was one of few women, fewer young people and often the only woman of color.

This show is my way of expanding the conversation to include everyone. I set an intention before every interview to truly be the audience. Anyone, from a middle school student to a retiree, and everyone that is not necessarily educated on the topics at hand should be able to listen with ease.

It is the responsibility of all of us to improve this place we call home so we must all be present at the table.

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A Sustainable Mind started out as my master's thesis project. I found that there were not a lot of people present in the conversations I was attending that looked or identified as I do. In classes, conferences and events I was one of few women, fewer young people and often the only woman of color.

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The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel Chang 

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The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel Chang 

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Sep 5, 2017 TED-Ed

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The life cycle of a t-shirt - Angel Chang

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"Wear, Repair, Repurpose" | Lily Fulop | 2020

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"Wear, Repair, Repurpose" | Lily Fulop | 2020

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Wear, Repair Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes by Lily Fulop is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and…

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What's the environmental impact of the clothing industry? 

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What's the environmental impact of the clothing industry? 

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10 Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands That Are Actually Chic AF

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10 Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands That Are Actually Chic AF

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At a time when the perfect outfit is just one click away, the high demand for trendy clothing has become a major problem for the earth. Landfills are piling up with unwanted garments in earth-damaging materials, and the inhumane manufacturing process is wreaking havoc on the fashion industry. While the issue is certainly dire, there are myriad ways to shop without hurting the environment. Over the last few years, emerging and established designers have made a commitment to sustainability with renewed fervor. By using organic fabrics, ethical manufacturing, and zero waste, companies are putting their brands at the forefront of sustainable change. The benefits for the consumer are endless: not only can you curate a wardrobe you feel good about, you can invest in quality garments that you know will last. Ahead, see 15 eco-friendly brands that every chic girl should incorporate into their wardrobe.

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The Chic Girl's Guide to Wearing Eco-Friendly Fashion

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At a time when the perfect outfit is just one click away, the high demand for trendy clothing has become a major problem for the earth. Landfills are piling up with unwanted garments in earth-damaging materials, and the inhumane manufacturing process is wreaking havoc on the fashion industry.

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"We're different to what's already there. These courses demystify the science, data and complexities of big issues like climate and social justice. They 'speak fashion' - so they look gorgeous. They give you access - we've got some awesome internationally recognised experts on board. But most importantly, they are designed to support changemakers like you and give you the tools you need to take action." - CLARE PRESS, WARDROBE CRISIS ACADEMY FOUNDER

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homepage main#page { padding-top: 20px; } "We're different to what's already there. These courses demystify the science, data and complexities of big issues like climate and social justice. They 'speak fashion' - so they look gorgeous. They give you access - we've got some awesome internationally recognised experts on board.

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Rainbow Collective - Documentary Production

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Is fast fashion destroying our environment?

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Is fast fashion destroying our environment?

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Nov 23, 2018 | Our Changing Climate

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Is fast fashion destroying our environment?

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Rebecca Burgess (Author)

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There is a major disconnect between what we wear and our knowledge of its impact on land, air, water, labor, and human health. Even those who value access to safe, local, nutritious food have largely overlooked the production of fiber, dyes, and the chemistry that forms the backbone of modern textile production. While humans are 100 percent reliant on their second skin, it's common to think little about the biological and human cultural context from which our clothing derives.

Almost a decade ago, weaver and natural dyer Rebecca Burgess developed a project focused on wearing clothing made from fiber grown, woven, and sewn within her bioregion of North Central California. As she began to network with ranchers, farmers, and artisans, she discovered that even in her home community there was ample raw material being grown to support a new regional textile economy with deep roots in climate change prevention and soil restoration. A vision for the future came into focus, combining right livelihoods and a textile system based on economic justice and soil carbon enhancing practices. Burgess saw that we could create viable supply chains of clothing that could become the new standard in a world looking to solve the climate crisis.

In Fibershed readers will learn how natural plant dyes and fibers such as wool, cotton, hemp, and flax can be grown and processed as part of a scalable, restorative agricultural system. They will also learn about milling and other technical systems needed to make regional textile production possible. Fibershed is a resource for fiber farmers, ranchers, contract grazers, weavers, knitters, slow-fashion entrepreneurs, soil activists, and conscious consumers who want to join or create their own fibershed and topple outdated and toxic systems of exploitation.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy

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Amazon.com: Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy (Audible Audio Edition): Rebecca Burgess, Tia Rider, Chelsea Green Publishing: Audible Books & Originals

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What's the human impact of clothing industry? 

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What's the human impact of clothing industry? 

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Clothes & Climate Change: How a Fashion Choice Change Could Lead to Better Air Quality

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Clothes & Climate Change: How a Fashion Choice Change Could Lead to Better Air Quality

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GASP

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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

Fashion Revolution Podcast explores the hidden stories behind the clothing we wear. Through interviews and investigations, Fashion Revolution explores the intersection of sustainability, ethics and transparency in the fashion industry. International fashion journalist Tamsin Blanchard speaks to researchers, supply chain experts, garment workers, politicians and activists. Each episode we will take listeners deep into fashion's social and environmental problems but leave you with practical actions to help make a positive difference.

Please subscribe and listen to Fashion Revolution Podcast on ACAST, iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Use #workerdiaries to follow the podcast conversation on social media.
Listen to Fashion Revolution Podcast on ACAST. Listen to Fashion Revolution Podcast on iTunes. About the debut 3-part podcast series: Who Made My Clothes?
Have you ever wondered who made my clothes? Or considered what life is like for the people who stitch our garments, what sort of conditions they might be working in, and how much they're paid? In this debut 3-part series of the Fashion Revolution Podcast, we will be exploring these importance questions and discuss the findings of the Garment Worker Diaries project. We will hear about the difficult living and working conditions of garment workers across the world, and explore the ways we can work together to change things for the better.
Episode 1 - Garment Workers' Voice
The first episode in the debut 3-part series "Who Made My Clothes?" asks us to consider the stories behind what we wear and introduces an ambitious research project that collects data from garment workers around the world. Tamsin talks to Fashion Revolution's Head of Policy Sarah Ditty, Dr Mark Anner, Penn State professor and Director of the Center for Global Workers' Rights, Ethical Trading Initiative's Debbie Coulter and Kalpona Akter, former child garment worker and Bangladeshi union activist, to examine garment worker's collective voice in affecting change, the obstacles that make unionisation a challenge, and the progress being made in this. Download Episode 1 from iTunes
Episode 2 - The Garment Worker Diaries
The Garment Worker Diaries is a yearlong research project focused on the lives and wages of 540 garment workers in Cambodia, Bangladesh and India. Tamsin speaks to Guy Stuart and Eric Noggle from Microfinance Opportunities, the lead project researchers, to unpack what the garment workers earn and buy, what their working and living conditions are like, and what sorts of things they do to get by on their very low income. We dig deep into the data to reveal just how much economic, workplace and home-life stress these women face. This is the second episode in the debut 3-part series "Who Made My Clothes?". Download Episode 2 from iTunes.
Episode 3 - Working Together Towards Change
This final episode in the debut 3-part series "Who Made My Clothes?" explores the practical ways local, national and international players can help bring about justice for garment workers globally. Tamsin speaks to the co-founders of Fashion Revolution, Member of European Parliament Linda McAvan, and Jenny Holdcroft, the Deputy Secretary General of IndustriALL Global Union to learn how positive change can happen from all angles; from workers themselves, from governments around the world, from brands and consumers. Find out how you can get involved in Fashion Revolution and how to make your voice heard in the movement towards a cleaner, safer, fairer and more transparent fashion industry. Download Episode 3 from iTunes.

Discover the new Garment Worker Diaries Cambodia report.

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We love fashion, but we don't want our clothes to come at the cost of people or our planet.

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Unravel: The final resting place of your cast-off clothing

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The Problem With Fast Fashion | Teen Vogue

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The Problem With Fast Fashion | Teen Vogue

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Teen Vogue | 2018

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The Problem With Fast Fashion | Teen Vogue

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fast fashion climate change infographic - Google Search

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"Slave to Fashion" | Safia Minney | 2017

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"Slave to Fashion" | Safia Minney | 2017

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Slave to Fashion [Minney, Safia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Slave to Fashion

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What are clothing and fashion choices you might make in your own life to make your clothing more sustainable? 

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What are clothing and fashion choices you might make in your own life to make your clothing more sustainable? 

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Navigating Ethical and Sustainable Fashion for Teens

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Navigating Ethical and Sustainable Fashion for Teens

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Be mindful of your wardrobe's longevity

As a teen, the brands that cater to us often have "New Arrivals Day" and "Trend Lookbooks". These are designed to be momentary, so we can add to the cart then rinse and repeat when new products are released. It's understandable wanting to keep our wardrobe updated and fresh! But it's important to consider how long you will actually be wearing it. By staying informed about your clothing choices, you can decide on options with better quality and longevity.

Invest in versatile staples

I find that choosing a few staple pieces that I genuinely like-a white tee, solid jeans, a timeless coat-tend to stay with me far longer than fast fashion pieces. It's much more sustainable to purchase items that have multiple uses.

Take, for example, a plain black turtleneck: it can be worn by itself for a casual look, dressed up to be more formal, or layered for colder weather. It's far more versatile than buying one piece for each outfit. By slimming down your wardrobe size, you can invest in ethically-made staple pieces that still maintain your style.

Thrift, thrift, thrift

Not all of us have a large budget or are instantly ready to dive headfirst into conscious brands. Thrifting is a great alternative that still promotes sustainable fashion for teens!

It's affordable, which is highly attractive for low-cost students. It's also incredibly accessible, especially for those new to ethical fashion who can't invest in expensive products immediately. You can head on over to your local thrift shop or browse online with sites like thredUP, or any of these other great options.

As a teen consumer, it also prevents you from handing your money over to large capitalist corporations that continue to churn out tonnes of fast fashion waste. As a result, thrifting is very sustainable for students-keeping your wallet happy and your carbon footprint minimal.

Remember: our choices matter

Make an effort to keep yourself informed as you dive into ethical and sustainable fashion for teens. Research your usual brands and make the decision as a shopper to support those that prioritise the wellbeing of people, the planet, and animals. I have the Good On You app downloaded on my phone to double-check brand ratings while shopping. A quick search is no more than a few taps away. An ethical company's job is to keep itself transparent, from labour to production. If I doubt it, I don't buy it.

Keep in mind ethical fashion doesn't imply that you must immediately clear out your closet and buy an entirely new wardrobe. It's about being conscious of your choices and buying items that won't end up in a dumpster after a few uses. It's about knowing exactly where your products are from and how they're made-a right you justly deserve as a buyer. As a teenager, it may be easy to consider your judgements insignificant, but we as a demographic contribute significantly to the fast fashion economy- Gen Z contributes about $830 billion a year in retail spending!

As a consumer, even a young one, your choices are important. Make the right ones.
Author bio:
Rachel Hua is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Cognitive Science and Data Science. She aims to create accessible design spaces on-campus and educate others about fashion and environment-related social issues. As the VP of Marketing and Design at Berkeley, her work promotes inclusivity and diversity within communities. In her free time, Hua enjoys writing about consumerism and slow-fashion advocacy; her work has been featured on Good on You, pulling from her experiences to cater towards a Gen-Z audience. Outside of school, you can find her making art and sipping on matcha lattes. Find Rachel on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Navigating Ethical and Sustainable Fashion for Teens - Good On You

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As a teen, the brands that cater to us often have "New Arrivals Day" and "Trend Lookbooks". These are designed to be momentary, so we can add to the cart then rinse and repeat when new products are released. It's understandable wanting to keep our wardrobe updated and fresh!

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The Sustainable Jungle Podcast is a mission driven show, focusing on solutions for the world's sustainability and conservation challenges.Join us as we create a place to encourage and galvanize positive change.

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The Ugly Truth Of Fast Fashion | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix

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"Why Materials Matter" | Seetal Solanki | 2018

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"Why Materials Matter" | Seetal Solanki | 2018

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Why Materials Matter: Responsible Design for a Better World

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Why Materials Matter: Responsible Design for a Better World [Solanki, Seetal, Corbin, Liz] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why Materials Matter: Responsible Design for a Better World

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