Small Sustainable Fashion Steps That All Of Us Can Take
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Small Sustainable Fashion Steps That All Of Us Can Take

The earth is our home and we really need to take care of her before it is too late.

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Small Sustainable Fashion Steps That All Of Us Can Take

The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry and the practices that go along with it are just as destructive.
Sustainability is the new hot topic as global warming is a highly sought after issue as well as ethical practices in fast fashion companies. Sustainability is not an issue that is fully understood by the public. Yes, it is talked about and companies proclaim to be making efforts in the right direction, however, consumers are still left in the dark.

Being sustainable means to be a wholesome company overall: protect the environment, treat workers with respect, and to advertise ethically. When one thinks of being sustainable the environment is typically the first thought. An easy baby step consumers can take in being sustainable is with the CoraBall. The oceans are polluted with microfibers every time laundry is washed. The microfibers come off the garments being washed and are drained into the oceans where they are eaten by sea life and then consumed by us. The CoraBall prevents these microfibers from ending up in the ocean by being put into the wash with the clothes and as they are washed swooshes around and collects these fibers. Every household should have one and all you have to do is throw it in with the wash.

Landfills are another place where clothes end up. Over 10.5 million tons of textile waste is in landfills. This can be prevented by donating old clothes or giving them to friends and family. Another solution would be for these big fast fashion companies to stop coming out with so many pieces each season. It is better to have less clothing than an abundance as it is unnecessary to create all of these garments. Shopping at your local thrift store is another way to be sustainable and save a few dollars.
Being sustainable also means for the company to have ethical practices and to treat their workers with respect. It is important for consumers to research where they are spending their money and to see if they can find where these clothes are produced and if ethical practices are being taken.

Everyone wants to be sustainable but I think it is important for consumers to actually follow what they say with actions. Actions speak louder than words and we have to start taking a stance towards being sustainable.

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