Can fashion ever be sustainable

Fashion is an industry that has long been criticized for its carbon footprint. In fact, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), fashion is one of the world’s worst polluters — second only to oil. The EMF estimates that in 2018 alone, fashion will account for 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions and uses up a third of all raw materials produced globally. That’s a lot of waste! So how exactly can we make sustainable fashion? And what are some brands doing right now to change the way they make garments and accessories?

Fashion is a global industry that employs millions of people.

When you think of the fashion industry, you probably think of women in Parisian couture dresses and men in custom suits. But it’s much more than that. Fashion is a global industry that employs millions of people worldwide and contributes billions to the economy.

It also affects how we live our lives: how we dress ourselves, where we shop for clothes or shoes, what colors are popular at any given time (and why), even how much time we spend thinking about what to wear each day!

But despite its importance as an economic driver–or perhaps because of it–the fashion industry has come under fire lately for its unsustainable practices: reliance on cheap labor; use of harmful chemicals in manufacturing processes; wasteful packaging materials; overconsumption by consumers who buy more than they need just because something looks cool…

The fashion industry has been criticized for its carbon footprint.

The fashion industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. The industry is responsible for an estimated 8% of global carbon emissions, and this number continues to rise as the world’s population grows and becomes more affluent.

As consumers become more aware of how their purchases affect the environment, they are looking for ways to reduce their footprint on the planet. In response, many companies have started offering sustainable alternatives that use materials from renewable sources or reduce waste during production processes.

Some brands are trying to change the way they make garments and accessories.

Some brands are trying to change the way they make garments and accessories. They’re using more natural materials and less toxic chemicals, along with less water and electricity. Some brands are even using fewer chemicals and dyes in their products.

One example is Patagonia, a clothing brand that makes outdoor gear for both men and women. They’ve created a line of jackets made from recycled plastic bottles called Worn Wear (pictured above). This material is lightweight but sturdy enough to keep you warm on winter hikes through the mountains!

People are more aware than ever of how their clothes are made and what goes into them.

You may have heard about the fashion industry’s sustainability woes, but did you know that people are more aware than ever of how their clothes are made and what goes into them? People are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact they have on the environment by purchasing items that have been produced in an ethical and sustainable way. This has led to a rise in interest around sustainable fashion–how clothing is made, where it comes from, and whether or not it was sourced ethically or sustainably.

A number of brands have responded by incorporating these values into their supply chain processes: from materials sources (like organic cotton) to manufacturing practices (like GOTS certification).

The industry needs to be more transparent about supply chains and manufacturing practices.

Transparency is a buzzword in the fashion industry. It’s something we hear about constantly, but often don’t know how to achieve or even define. The most important thing is to understand what transparency means for you as a consumer of clothing–and then make sure that your favorite brands are living up to their promises of it.

In order to do this, you need access: access both online and offline (in stores) so that you can see exactly where each piece comes from and how it was made by looking at tags on the garments themselves; or at least find this information easily online if there isn’t any printed on said tags–which there should be!

It’s possible to make sustainable fashion, but it’ll take time

It’s possible to make sustainable fashion, but it’ll take time. There are many stakeholders in the industry and there are many different ways to make clothes more sustainable–from using less water or energy during manufacturing to reducing waste through recycling programs.

While progress has been made in recent years, the industry needs to be more transparent about supply chains and manufacturing practices so that we can all understand how our clothes are made.

We’re on the right track, but there’s still a long way to go. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world and we need to find ways to reduce its environmental impact. But if you’re concerned about where your clothes come from and how they were made, then it’s worth checking out some of these brands who are doing things differently.