Action
Buy clothes from brands that do better
The fashion industry emits more CO₂ than all flights and ocean-going ships combined. Buy less, and if necessary, choose brands that perform better.
Description
What we find interesting:
The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global CO2 emissions, which is more than the emissions from all international flights and maritime shipping combined. Buying less clothing is always the best advice. But if you must buy something, buy clothes from brands that do a better job.
3 more reasons to buy clothes from brands that do a better job:
3 more reasons to buy clothes from brands that do a better job:
- Buy better quality clothing and extend the lifespan of your wardrobe, preventing clothes from quickly ending up in landfills. In the Netherlands, we throw away 18 kg of textiles per person every year.
- You support sustainable brands and stores and thus voice your opposition to (ultra) fast fashion.
- The clothing is often made from natural materials, which are better for the environment than synthetic clothing from unsustainable brands.
Steps
- 1Visit the website Project Cece or Good on You and discover a wide range of clothing brands
- 2Choose what's important to you: environmentally friendly, fair trade, vegan or locally produced
- 3Use filters to find clothes that suit your style and budget
- 4Take care of your new purchase so that it lasts a long time
