is there somewhere that 'eco-friendly' clothing is rated? I'm wondering what would be a total lower cost to the environment, thinks like t-shirts made from PET (recycled plastic) or organically grown materials like hemp and cotton? How do you take into account transportation costs? Thanks
2007-08-27 07:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Frederick G 1 in Environment ➔ Green Living
Just 'cos it's 100% cotton is not necessarily a good thing. Cotton production is 1 of the highest users of pesticides, so I believe. There are now lots of organic companies, that sell clothes on the net. These companies have often already done the hard work, sourcing fabrics that have been ethically produced with a minimum 'footprint'. I believe that bamboo is the latest fabric to use, 'cos it is so easy to grow that it doesn't need chemicals. The thing I'm not sure of is where it is grown. I'm not sure if there may be an issue of destroying forests to grow it!?
To be environmentally friendly, I believe the latest advise is to buy a few fair-trade, organic clothes, that are well made and versatile, and so will last. Rather than the trend of buying lots of cheap 'throw away' fashion items.
A rating system would be great. I know that Greenpeace is campaigning for ethical clothing but don't know if they have info on what they consider is best. Friends of the Earth may well do so too. I couldnt find out, when I tried to check.
2007-08-27 11:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by Katie G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% cotton clothing is not hard to find and would be pretty environmentally friendly I would think.
2007-08-27 15:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋