Going green means applying eco-friendly principles everywhere you can in daily life. One way to contribute to the cause is by greening your wardrobe and fashion habits. By making smart consumer choices, you can reduce pre- and post-consumer waste, support sustainable industries, and still look great! Motivate others to do the same by providing them with stylish clothing and wardrobe management tips that promote a greener lifestyle. Here are three ways you can get started:
- Wash smarter. Washing your clothes is a process that uses up a lot of energy and water. To reduce this impact, only wash your clothes when you absolutely need to, and only when you have a full load. Washing a single pair of jeans is a big no-no! Use cold or lower temperature water settings, and only purchase eco-friendly detergents that won't put unnecessary chemicals into our water supply. Stock up on stain remover sticks for friends and family to eliminate unnecessary laundry, or avoid stains altogether with teflon-coated apparel that resists stains.
- Wear organic clothing. Although it may seem like cotton is a relatively clean and natural thing to produce, it actually takes a full pound of fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals to produce cotton for 3 t-shirts! You can put an end to this unhealthy practice by purchasing organic cotton that is grown without these harmful chemicals. Many people report that organic cotton clothing is more comfortable anyway, and have no problem making the switch. You can also search for other fabric alternatives, such as bamboo.
- Recycle...creatively! The average American throws away almost 68 pounds of clothing every year. This seems like an unnecessary waste to me! If you're not going to donate your old clothing to charity, at least find a way to recycle it into something new. Try turning that old pair of jeans into a sweet new purse or a stylish tote bag! There are tons of do-it-yourself projects that can recycle your old clothes into fashionable new items.
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