Generally we have all become much greener - we recycle our household waste, we offset our carbon footprint, but do we buy ethical clothing? Well apparently we do.
According to designer Christopher Raeburn “a growing number” of people are becoming aware of eco-conscious fashion.
Figures from Mintel show that sales of eco-conscious fashion have risen more than four-fold over the past five years, to hit £175 million this year.
Greener fashion is growing with the help of design houses using organic and fair trade fabrics, applying ‘zero waste schemes’ and monitoring their use of dyes.
Eco-conscious fashion is widely available in shops these days and you can feel inspired that your ethical choice has maximised benefits to people and communities while minimising the impact on the environment.
So not only will you look good in your new greener clothes but you will also feel good by doing your bit for the environment!
Rob is representing WasteCare for publishing on Focus Organic.
13 Responses
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Christa
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I think it's really great that the fashion industry is starting to think about something OTHER then trends. The world really needs this now !
and they're doing a good job, the only thing i think is wrong with the eco trends going on now is that there more expensive then normal clothes.. so alot of people don't bother paying more for eco fashion they just stick to normal clothes.
maybe if they lowered the price so it's LESS Expensive then other clothes it would be better :] cause then more people would be eco friendly!
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Ken Rasner
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:25 am
Who says veggies can't be a material for gowns? It is elegant and fabulous.
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Anna
March 5th, 2010 at 5:14 am
Eco-friendly clothes from organic material is not quite new thing - these are clothes from cotton and lin. But I couldn't imagine that the choice of eco-friendly clothes can be so wide!
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Ericka
March 5th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Eco consious clothing is great but but this cabbage gown looks scary.
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Kim
March 5th, 2010 at 11:00 am
It is great that more designers are focusing on green fashion. Eco-friendly fashion could really help raise awareness. It sure can't hurt to incorporate eco-friendly products and ideas as much as possible.
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Claire
March 5th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Is hemp use on the rise in fashion? I know my daughter has gotten big into making hemp jewelry and I was curious if it's being used in clothing as well.
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Stefanie
March 5th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Claire said:
Yes, hemp is becoming more common in clothing!
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Kathleen@Inexpensive Handbags
March 6th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I am seeing more and more green fashion shops online. It's nice to know that more designers are becoming aware of the wants and needs of people and the planet.
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Cabling Dude
March 7th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I always found hemp clothing uncomfortable, and rough, as opposed to a softer material for clothing. It is nice for a necklace or bracelet though-
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James
March 7th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Of course the most green way to shop is to buy from charity shops. That way regardless of how it was made in the first place or with what fabrics its not damaging the environment because its all ready been bought and paid for and would otherwise been thrown away. Many of eco fabrics still require a lot of fuel being used up when they are produced so fossil fuels are still being used up. Charity/thrift shopping is the only way I shop- you also give money to worthwhile causes as well
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Stefanie
March 7th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
James - I agree. Thrift shopping is my favorite way to shop!
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Andrew
March 8th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I was actually just talking about thrift shopping last night. Our problem in America isn't a lack of food, or clothing for that matter, it is that we have too much. The average closet is stuffed with clothes nobody wears. So even if you don't shop green, consider giving away old or new clothes to support local charity.
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fio @ handle money
March 9th, 2010 at 2:35 am
I think this is great
people always think to make green it doesn't exclude about fashion
And I think this is great idea. We make a green from the outfit we wear