You can help save Mother Nature while still looking fashionable.
High fashion is putting our world at a high risk of global warming. The fashion industry has been criticized for being one of the biggest contributors to America’s clothing crisis, which has caused pollution across the world. However, fashion’s latest trend is green and it intends on making recycling the future of fashion.
The manufacturing business has taken a toll on Mother Nature. The manufacturing part of the fashion industry has emitted greenhouse gases, making it the world’s number twolluter. It is predicted that Americans will throw away and dump more than 35 billion pounds of textiles. High Fashion brand, Burberry, has contributed to America’s clothing crisis by burning almost $38 million of its stock. That number may be lowered if the fashion industry takes a stand and makes efforts in creating a greener tomorrow.
How is the fashion industry going to create a better and greener future you may ask, well it won’t be easy but by taking action one brand at a time, the industry may be able to fix their reputation. Eileen Fisher, a designer and brand for women’s clothing, has decided to take action in the “go green” movement. Her plan gives an incentive to her customers by allowing them to hand in their old clothes for a $5 gift card. They then plan to donate the clothes or put them on a different line known as, Renew, that is affordable for other customers to purchase.
What helps the fashion industry make these “go green” plans be put into action is those who wear their eco-friendly designs. At the Met Gala, actress Emma Watson walked down the red carpet in a Calvin Klein gown that was designed and created completely out of recycled plastic bottles. This brings attention to the impact fashion has on the green movement and how they can take part in spreading awareness of this issue.
As more and more brands join this green movement, I will be checking on other popular brand’s feelings and actions on this issue. I feel this topic matters and it is imperative because fashion is one of the biggest industries in the world. I believe as a generation we can focus on what we can do to ensure a greener tomorrow. Think about the next time you throw away an old sweater or shoes that are too small. Reach out to your local community about donating clothes to those in need or your local stores and ask if they would be willing to take those clothes, preventing them from being part of America’s clothing crisis.
I intend to keep writing about any new brands, labels, and especially high fashion brands that will take part in the green movement. Spreading awareness of this issue allows other brands and customers to help prevent global warming and create a greener future. It is clear and evident that the fashion industry is making green the new black.
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