Recycled plastic is still plastic.
Plastic Production
Synthetic fibers make up ~63% of the world’s production of fibers, with ~52% of the world’s fiber production being polyester (1).
There are various ways to develop polyester, the majority of which is derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production. PET is a thermoplastic polymer (read: plastic) made from crude oil (a nonrenewable fossil fuel). ~60% of PET production goes toward fiber production, as compared to ~30% that is used in the development of plastic water bottles (2). …
What does ‘sustainable fashion’ really mean and how do we shop it?
A snapshot of sustainable fashion
The consequences of color
Our initial attraction to clothing stems from their color. Whether it be a favorite color or a color that highlights our features, it is this color that brings the clothing to life. However, this allure dims when the reality behind how it came to be is revealed.
Consumers
The majority of fabric dyes are chemical based, comprising primarily of azo dyes, heavy metals and chlorobenzenes. Azo dyes are used to achieve vivid hues (translation: neon). …
Lydia Dupree
Biochemist turned pioneer in health & sustainable clothing. Co-owner of Hellman Health (hellmanhealth.com).
