The global reach of cotton is wide, but current cotton production methods are environmentally unsustainable—ultimately undermining the industry’s ability to maintain future production.
Today, cotton is under the spotlight for a completely different reason - its environmental impact. Leading to questions such as: How sustainable is cotton production? What impact does it have on our environment? And is organic cotton more eco-friendly?
Natural fibers have been used in textiles for centuries, but while they have many advantages, they also come with a range of disadvantages.
We have created our own Fiber Eco-Review, using resources such as the MADE-BY Fibres Environmental Benchmark, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Market Report and other studies on the environmental impact of each of the fibers.
With bamboo-based products on the rise, we wanted to see how they compared to their plastic and paper counterparts. We went to Taiwan and China for a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo is turned into cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery — and figured out which of these products have the biggest impact on our environment.
Trace the life cycle of a classic white t-shirt to find out how they’re made and what is their ultimate environmental impact.
A push to grow cotton in the Northern Territory's Top End is raising concerns and questions about the environmental impacts on pristine water sources, traditional lands and tourist destinations. In a Four Corners investigation, Angus Grigg examines the conflicts of interest at play.
By focusing on fashion's impact on land, we can promote more sustainable practices that protect the environment, conserve biodiversity, generate sustainable livelihoods, and ensure that land remains productive for generations to come.
The root of a lot of sustainability dilemmas is not only assessing what you use in your life, but the excess in it as well. Fashion lovers might think that swapping out their Zara hauls for piles of Salvation Army clothing is helping to build a sustainable future—but it’s not...
Sustainability sells. And fashion labels make incredible claims to appeal to a new kind of consumer. But brands are hiding their lack of action behind false claims of environmental responsibility.
By looking at the weight, texture and composition of fabric, you can tell a lot about the quality – and environmental impact – of a garment or home textile.