Increasing Sustainability In The Fashion World

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Waste Products And Alternatives

There has been extensive research over how much waste is produced from the fashion industry and some of the statistics are very astonishing. The fashion industry is the second highest consumer of water, and is responsible for over 5% of all global carbon emissions resulting in over 2 billion tons of waste each year. Another outstanding statistic is that it takes over 5,000 gallons of water to produce a single T-shirt and a pair of jeans. 

As the fashion industry becomes more conscious of its impact on the planet, sustainable practices are becoming a priority. By implementing green solutions, the industry can reduce its waste byproducts while also creating beautiful pieces of clothing. Sustainable fashion is not only kinder to the environment, but also to the wearer by ensuring comfort and lasting quality. Consumers can look for certified organic cotton, repurposed or upcycled materials, and low-impact dyeing methods when selecting pieces to reduce their individual fashion footprint. We can all work together to ensure fashion has a greener future.

Brands That Are Helping

There are several companies that have been working for years to reduce the amount of waste that they are producing in textile manufacturing. The famous jeans company Levi’s has put many procedures in place that are dramatically reducing their waste. Levi’s has started to produce their jeans with 100% organic cotton, which dramatically decreases the amount of water need to clean and produce jeans. They are also recycling their old jeans into home insulation. 

Another brand that is working on reducing textile waste is H&M, they offer an in-store reward program that allows you to bring in your old clothes to checkout and in return you will receive 15% off your purchase that day. By 2030, H&M is planning on producing all of their clothes with recycled fabrics and textiles, no longer making new fabrics. 

Conclusion

Especially now, with global warming and landfill waste, people are starting to catch on and realize how much waste is actually produced, and how bad it is for our planet. This means starting with the industries that produce the most amount of waste to begin with. With the younger generations, we are all about sustainability and saving our planet. Many new and young designers are creating collections that are manufactured with 100% sustainability and distribution. The change starts now, with the smallest movements and we will create a better tomorrow.