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Eco Garble - Eco Garbage = Eco Garb

Many clothing retailers are offering eco-products in response to consumer demand for green. But it’s not always clear why products are eco-friendly; in some cases the environment may actually be the worse for wear in spite of the greenest of intentions.

There is a lot of information about environmentally sustainable fabric out there. Some of it is helpful and based on scientific, time-tested facts. Some of it is greenwash. And some of it is a confusing mix of both.

Why is bamboo more sustainable than cotton? Or is it?
Is the flame-retardant in babies’ sleepwear safe for the environment? Or for babies?
Why do some say wool is baaaad for the environment even though it’s renewable?

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Green Living Online: Review of FTA's Sustainable Fashion 101

greenlivingonline.com-20090525-sLast week's "Sustainable Fashion 101" was a special event put together by sustainable clothing advocate organization Fashion Takes Action (FTA). FTA brought in top-notch speakers like Ellen Karp of anerca.ca, Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant Lorraine Smith, as well as reps from Ebay Canada and EcoCert (an Organics certifying body) to discuss issues surrounding eco textiles in Canada.

Full story at www.greenlivingonline.com

 

From the UK Times: Top 20 Fashion Twitterers

Timeonline-20090430-sFashion Takes Action was ranked 8th in UK Times Top 20 fashion twitterers.

Full story at Timeonline.co.uk

 

 

Globe and Mail: Earth Day Feature - Do you know where your designer jeans came from?

globeandmail.com-20090422-sClothes shopping for the eco-conscious crowd can seem like an ethical quagmire these days: polyester or cotton? Bamboo or hemp? Leather or cork shoes?

A Toronto-based company called Fashion Takes Action hopes to address some of those questions once it launches this week - sharing information about where clothing comes from, how it's made and the environmental cost to get it there.

Click there to view the original Globe and Mail webpage

 
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A Peek Behind the Eco Fabric Curtain: An Overview of Raw Materials
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Organic Certification: The Development of an Industry
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The LOHAS Consumer and Sustainable Fabrics

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Greening Your Communications In Five Sustainable Steps
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The Carbon Footprint of Fashion

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A Conversation With: A Manufacturer

Ripon M. Ashraf
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Eco Fashion News

From Eco Textile News

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    [03.07.09] Camira Fabrics has been acknowledged at a major environment industry awards show for the development of its stinging nettle-based fabric.
  • Spandex enables PVC-free printing
    [02.06.09] Spandex has expanded its range of media for the large format, digital inkjet printing sector, adding a more environmentally-friendly option compared with standard vinyl...
  • Teijin exits NatureWorks business
    [01.07.09] Less than two years after buying a 50% stake, Teijin has off-loaded its interest in NatureWorks, which makes the corn-based polymer used in a...
  • Cotton and Tencel combine for denim first
    [30.06.09] A collaboration between Lenzing and a Spanish textile firm has created a new range of denim fabrics which are said to offer both ecological...
  • Fashion show highlights green fashion
    [26.06.09] With an eco-fashion show high on the agenda, next year’s BioFach organic products exhibition will be just the second time the show has ventured...


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"The negative impact that the fashion industry has on the environment and human health has been felt worldwide. From using pesticides to grow cotton to using toxic dyes to colour leather, the industry affects our lakes and rivers, landfills and lives. The toxic chemicals used in the process of producing clothing has long been hidden from the public's eye. Environmental Defence is proud to be part of Fashion Takes Action's mission to address these serious issues. Finally, there is an organization that is tackling this important issue and pushing the fashion industry to become more sustainable." 
- Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director, Environmental Defence