History of Sustainability by Thandiwe Fachi

An Inconvenient Truth

thandiwefachi — 2025-05-20 20:09:42 UTC

The inconvenient truth movie was a very controversial production because of its 'insane' and alarming data reveal on climate change. It showed how as people have an effect and how we need to take action in order to make progress in creating a more sustainable system for our planet.

This brought up the topic of sustainability because the documentary showed the threat of causes, effects, history, and potential solutions.

This movie was to raise awareness and encourage action against climate change. Now people see the change, and how most of the movie wasn't just an overexaggeration.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2010, April 1). An inconvenient truth | Global warming, climate change, Al Gore. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/An-Inconvenient-Truth

U.S withdraws from the Paris Climate Accord

thandiwefachi — 2025-05-20 20:35:17 UTC

President Trump has the motto of, "Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements". The Executive Order seeks to limit the United States' financial contributions to other countries in furtherance of diminishing climate change and adapting to climate change globally.

Now the innovation between countries is disbanded, and we are alone, standing, and letting climate change worsen because of our actions as people. Fossil fuels are giving off greenhouse gases daily because of our use of coal, oil, and gas. Pulling out of the agreement is now, and instead of having us stop our contribution to greenhouse gases, we are back where we started.

US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Impact and Next Steps. (2025, January 21). White & Case LLP International Law Firm, Global Law Practice. https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/us-withdrawal-paris-agreement-impact-and-next-steps

EPA sets national goal to address food waste

thandiwefachi — 2025-05-20 21:11:54 UTC

They focus on how much the methane percentage has doubled over the past 200 years as a potent greenhouse gas. They hope to put this into action immediately.

Their goals are to expand the market for products made from organic waste, enhance support to advance decentralized organics recycling, and build, refine, and share tools and data to aid decision-making about infrastructure

investments, waste management policies, and waste management pathway destinations.

This project helps move food systems into a more sustainable process, yet they need to factor in the less fortunate and how they can contribute without resources in the first place.

EPA USDA. (2021). National Strategy for reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-02/14451_food-waste-strategy_v5_508.pdf

Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC)

thandiwefachi — 2025-05-20 21:22:55 UTC

Founded in the Netherlands, driven by their mission of ensuring everyone in the sports and activewear industry should be able to enjoy, exercise, defend, and improve their human rights at work and in the community.

Clean Clothing Campaign takes action and confronts businesses about possible unethical work conditions, making sure the workers have their voice heard and acted upon.

They include all workers of all ages, races, and bodies. They don't discriminate against anyone who needs help and always put their best foot forward.

CCC show the rights that customers have to know where and how their garments are being made, and that they should be involved when taking action against unethical company choices.

Our work and principles. (2023, November 29). Clean Clothes Campaign. https://cleanclothes.org/about/principles

Global Organic textile Standard (GOTS)

thandiwefachi — 2025-05-20 21:32:23 UTC

Global Standard was founded by four well-reputed organisations: Organic Trade Association (OTA, USA), Internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft (IVN, Germany), The Soil Association (UK), and Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA, Japan). Every single one of these founders brings a new level of knowledge to the table. Such representation provides an amazing platform for outreach.

They are driven by the work of helping the community and environment, and have a mutual respect for both. GOTS sets a criterion for brands to follow in order to be certified in meeting the global organic standard.

Leading to brands having a more ethical and transparent message to consumers and the system they've built

Organisation - GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard. (n.d.). https://global-standard.org/about-us/organisation