Eco Friendly and Organic Clothing
One way to reduce our impact on the environment is simply to buy less. It makes sense to think twice before buying things; to ask ourselves whether or not we really need an item. This can help us to save money as well as the environment. However, it is not realistic to think that we can reduce environmental damage by getting people to reduce their spending and consumption. It’s good to encourage less consumption but the fact is people like to buy new things. They want to buy new clothes, cosmetics, homewares, and cars.
What I try to do is make the best choices most of the time. So while I don’t always buy organic food or have a hybrid car, I do buy organic food most of the time and drive a small car which doesn’t use a lot of petrol.
When buying clothes, I try to buy items which have been manufactured in a way which is less damaging for the environment. I think the following points are worth considering when buying clothing.
Buy Locally
Buying clothing which has been produced locally reduces transportation costs as well as supporting the local economy.
Buy Organic Cotton Clothing
Conventional cotton farms use huge amounts of pesticides which pollutes the soil and waterways as well as damaging the health of farm workers. Organic cotton farms are far less damaging on the environment.
Buy Bamboo Clothing
Bamboo is a renewable resource which is produced without the use of pesticides. It is easy to grow and quick to grow. Bamboo produces soft, durable clothing in a sustainable, eco friendly manner.
Hemp Clothing
Hemp fabric has improved significantly in recent years. Hemp clothing is soft, of high quality, and its production has few negative impacts on the environment.
Buy Wool Clothing
Wool is a renewable resource which requires less processing than cotton. Wool is an excellent fibre for producing clothes. Organic wool is now available which focuses on the health of the sheep and producing wool without using chemicals.
Buy Secondhand Clothing
Buying reused clothes is a great eco friendly option if you don’t mind wearing something which someone else once did. Personally I have never purchased vintage clothing but I know several people who do on a regular basis. Even though I don’t buy second hand clothes, I do give away my own clothes to charities so they can be reused. If you have some high quality clothes which you no longer need you can sell them to second hand stores rather than throwing them away.
You know what the best option for you is. If each of us make better choices, more often, then we will start to reduce our impact on the environment.
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