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What we wear does make an impact on the environment, but dressing "green" doesn't mean having to wear hessian sacks and going shoeless either :)
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Organic cotton
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The cotton industry clothes us at a huge cost to the environment. Pesticide and herbicides are used in astronomical levels, as is water and land. In recent years, some cotton producers have switched to organic growing methods that provide a more earth friendly cotton product alternative.
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Perceived obsolescence
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Perceived obsolescence can be summarized in a single word - fashion. Whether it's clothes, electronics or any other product, resist the tricks that trigger hyperconsumption and put so much strain on our wallets and the environment.
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What is fair trade?
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If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, consider purchasing fair
trade certified items - you'll be buying a more environmentally friendly
product and one that hasn't been created through sweatshop labour.
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Leather and the environment
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I'm partial to leather workboots for their sturdiness - in fact, I like a lot of leather products; but aside from humanitarian issues, what effect do our leather purchases have on the environment? Learn more in this article.
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Green your closet
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Different fabrics and distribution channels have a significant effect on the health of our
environment, but there are three easy steps you can take to help green your closet when you choose clothes for yourself and your family.
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