RECYCLING
The internet is full of texts and discussions on whether it is more ecological to choose a canvas bag, a durable bag, a paper bag or perhaps a plastic bag. However, in most cases, a plastic bag made of recycled materials and a cloth bag made of recycled materials are compared. Or the benchmark is durable bags made of recycled polypropylene plastic, which appear to have a strong surface feel, but are in reality plastic. It goes without saying that the use of recycled material is a less environmentally friendly choice than recycled.
The production of jeans in low-cost countries is one of the biggest uses of cotton cultivation. The cotton field requires a lot of water and care in the form of various pesticides and chemicals, making it one of the most water consuming and most polluting industries on earth. Unfortunately, however, the story does not end there.
The journey of jeans from cotton to the finished product involves many stages, most of which are harmful to the environment. The most harmful is the process of bleaching jeans, which requires a large amount of water and is at the same time dangerous for people who are in contact with the chemicals needed for bleaching. Read on, Did you know these facts about jeans and how to make jeans. Do you know in which country your jeans are made? In low-cost production, there is talk of an irresponsible clothing industry.
Because the fabric is recycled garbage, affordable? Not exactly. Recycled materials are, in fact, one of the most challenging raw materials in the world.
Sustainable and responsibly produced fashion is on average 15-40% more expensive than cheap fashion. But why? Cheap fashion must be phased out, and the environmental impact will be reflected in prices. Learn how your jeans will affect the future of the planet, and where old jeans and clothing could be recycled instead of being thrown in the trash.