Greener Clothing - Part 1

Making the switch to eco-friendly clothing may not be easy, considering the lower prices of apparel that may be harmful for the environment.

In Part 1 (of a 2 part series), we outline the environmental problems of producing clothing materials that we take for granted. (In Part 2, we will discuss alternative solutions).

Part 1:
The manufacturing process of conventional fabrics doesn't take into account the harmful effects on the environment.

  • Cotton - uses lots and lots of pesticides and fertilizers rich in nitrogen. One cotton t-shirt can use 1/3 of a pound of chemicals
  • Synthetics - petroleum-based chemicals are used and a tonne of energy is wasted to produce them
  • Wool - livestock may be dipped in pesticides, given hormones and anti-biotics. To clean the wool, harsh detergents may be used
  • Rayon - manufacturing process uses lots of water and chemicals and wood pulp is wasted. A product called Tencel is better for the environment
  • Dyes - used on garments but contain chemicals and metals that may end up in wastewater
Source: Article by Edward M. Eveld titled "Commit to 'greener' clothing"

Posted on 10/22/2008 7:27:00 AM by Maizal

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