It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Leiden University

Cotton Production / Impact Study

6 September 2023

2 minutes

Cotton — supplying approximately a quarter of global textile fibres — has various environmental impacts, including water use, toxicity, eutrophication and greenhouse gas emissions. The study in question identified these impacts across multiple lifecycle stages.

Consumers Have Critical Role to Play in Cotton Sustainability; Usage Stage as Important as Cultivation and Manufacturing

An international research project on the impact of cotton says that consumers can play a critical role in enhancing sustainability not just by opting for slow fashion but also in how they use the garments.

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Without binding frameworks, supply chains will continue to operate on a model of plausible deniability and race-to-the-bottom pricing.

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Wool Usage / NZ Push Report

New Zealand is weaving wool into the fabric of its future. The wool procurement shift is being lauded as both a climate-conscious and economy-boosting move.

Greener Floors, Stronger Futures: New Zealand Chooses Wool for Climate and Community

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