Sustainability #02

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Consume revolution of the Middle Ages

We live in the age of ultra-fast fashion. The number of new garments purchased has risen steadily over the last twenty years. The length of wear, on the other hand, has decreased. In the meantime, this “throwaway fashion” is much discussed. The consequences of overconsumption are not only undignified working conditions in economically weak countries, but also huge mountains of textile waste all over the world. 

Many associations and institutions are trying to show alternatives to “throwaway fashion” and to change the textile industry. Here we introduce some of them:

The Supply Chain Law Initiative
is an association of different institutions that want to achieve better control of supply chains – and thus better working and environmental conditions along the chains – by changing EU laws.  This is not only about textiles but about supply and production conditions of all consumer goods.

www.lieferkettengesetz.de

Fashion Revolution
The fashion revolution got off to a sad start with the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh. This event triggered activism to change the fashion industry. The initiative draws attention to the anniversary of the collapse with the “Who made my clothes” campaign.

www.fashionrevolution.org

Talk Slow
In their podcast, Conny and Lotte talk about slow fashion and repeatedly shed light on various problems in the fashion industry.

www.talkslow.de

Greenpeace
Greenpeace has been working for a better world for many years. The way we deal with textiles has also increasingly come into focus. On their website, you can find out about exchange and repair initiatives in your area or get active yourself.

www.greenpeace.de