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The production, distribution and retailing of clothes consume a lot of resources and energy. It also creates a lot of pollution. So, it really is worth thinking carefully about what you wear.
There are several ways you can help the planet, when you buy, use and dispose of your clothes. Below I explain some of them.
Buy Clothes That Are Made From Recycled Materials
Finding alternative ways to use materials that would otherwise end up in landfill is important. Slowly but surely this is happening. More and more manufacturers are using recycled to make their products.
These eco-friendly jeans from Simply Be are a perfect example of this trend. Buying them is a great way to help the planet and look good at the same time. The material used for Coolmax jeans is made from recycled bottles (97%).
If you fancy the idea of treating yourself to a pair, take a look at the relaxed slim leg indigo jeans. On most women, this flattering cut looks fantastic.
Buy Clothes That Are Made From Natural Fibres
The process of making cloth is a long and laborious one that usually involves the use of a lot of chemicals and the consumption of high levels of energy.
Generally speaking, the more natural the raw materials used to make the fabric are the more eco-friendly it is.
Top of the list has to be linen. This is made using plants that require relatively little water and very few pesticides to grow. Yields are good too, so you do not need a huge amount of land to grow what is needed.
Plus, once the garment is finished with the material rots away quite quickly. If it is not dyed, linen is 100% biodegradable. So, try to buy clothes that are made from this cloth. In case you are into customising clothes, let’s say embroidered clothing, make sure the firm or website you are working with offers eco-friendly clothing. You can learn more about embroidered clothes by visiting the site’s product catalog.
Buy Less
Of course, the best way to be eco-friendly is to consume less. Reducing the number of clothing items that we buy is by far the best way to help the planet. Learning to re-purpose what you own is a good way to ensure that you end up buying fewer clothes, over your lifetime.
Disposing Of Your Old Clothes In An Eco-friendly Way
What you do with your old clothes is also important. The last thing you want is for them to end up in landfill.
Giving them to charity shops is an easy approach. But, you need to bear in mind that sometimes charities become overwhelmed with donations. When that happens they and have to say no to donations. So, what do you do in that situation?
Well, one answer is to sell your old clothes. A few years ago, I found a firm that bought clothes by weight. I think they sold it on to be recycled because they accepted damaged as well as pristine items. That particular firm does not offer that service anymore. But, you can find out about all of the different ways you can sell or re-purpose your clothes from this website.
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