Waste from the textile industry begins at the factory, where up to 12 million pieces may be discarded in one year from one factory; industry experts estimate people wear their clothes for less than three years before discarding them. You may reduce pollution from your clothing by purchasing brands that take steps to clean their supply chain, being mindful how you wash your clothes, and installing a microfiber filter in your washing machine.
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Those familiar with Monsanto operations worldwide, especially in India where farmers have suffered debilitating losses and destruction of livelihoods, would find this is unprecedented. Monsanto has never acknowledged that its insect-resistant Bt cotton has ever failed although damage to their crop has compelled huge numbers of farmers to take their own lives.
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The iconic brand has long been the conscience of the outdoor industry, forsaking hefty profits to do the right thing. Now the company is going to war against the Trump administration over protections for public land in a bid to become a serious political player—which happens to be very good for sales.
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Google "toxic fabrics" and a host of sites will come up, some from as far back as 1993. Generally they list a number of synthetic fabrics (acrylic, nylon, polyester) along with rayon (which is made from chemically processed wood pulp) and make the case that all are bad because they are made from scary chemicals.
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Marine biologists are shocked at the high levels of microplastic pollution in the ocean sediments of Australia's south-east coast, with Bicheno in Tasmania being the worst.
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A report by the Changing Markets Foundation claimed that factories in Asia supplying some of the UK's biggest brands were linked to "devastating air and water pollution".
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In September 2016, American Airlines rolled out new uniforms for more than 70,000 employees — the first uniform overhaul in 30 years. Soon after, reports started coming in from about 100 pilots and 3,000 flight attendants that the uniforms were making them sick.
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The project, focused on soil health, is one of 16 pilot hemp projects in Pennsylvania- the first grown legally in the state in 80 years
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We've all been told we should buy organic cotton instead of the conventional kind. As it turns out, there are really good reasons to heed that advice.
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Meet the women behind a new wave of companies that are using footwear to solve global problems
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