I stumbled across this post with Heidi and Seek, which led me to a post with Isis. These guidelines are exactly the changes happening which are necessary to create a different future, let alone the achievement of present awareness. I walked into my closet and realized these two women are swinging on a tree so close to my roots. I hope you will consider this pledge and you are ready to take charge of your life.
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T H E _ E T H I C A L _ C L O T H I N G _ P L E D G E
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I pledge to only wear clothing that is one or more of the following:
1. Preloved
2. Handmade (preferably by me)
3. Reconstructed
4. Made with ethical and environmentally friendly materials
5. Made by a company with strong ethical policy and workers' rights
* Companies with environmentally friendly practices (such as cutting down on waste, energy, water) get brownie points
* If I get one little inkling of sweatshop labour, I'm outta there!
* Above all though, I think the most important thing is reducing the amount of things we use in the first place. Not purchasing ANOTHER piece of clothing just for the sake of it is the biggest statement we can make.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
ethical handmade pledge
sustainable sunday :: ethical fashion forum
The Ethical Fashion Forum aims to develop a collaborative movement which will transform social and environmental standards in the fashion industry within a decade. The mission of the Ethical Fashion Forum is to support and promote sustainable practices, facilitate collaboration, raise awareness and provide the tools and resources needed to reduce poverty, reduce environmental damage and raise standards in the fashion industry.
The annual industry trade show for suppliers of ethical and fair trade fabrics, components, and manufacture to the fashion industry, is running alongside the RITE conference on sustainable textiles on 6th October 2010, London SW1. Hourly seminars at the Source Expo, delivered by some of the worlds foremost experts and pioneers in the ethical fashion sourcing arena.
