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Become a part of the movement toward sustainable shopping and reduce your carbon footprint with some expert tips on making ethical fashion choices in 2020. According to the  United States Environmental Protection Agency , over 11 million tons of textile waste is dumped in landfills all over the country each year. Out of the millions of tons of garments and textile accessories produced each year in the U.S., only about 15% is recycled while the rest ends up being wasted.     handmade sustainable  clothing brands  have become increasingly popular as they offer alternatives to fast fashion that are more eco-friendly and reduce textile overproduction. More and more people are moving toward sustainable fashion brands to do their part in restoring the planet’s resources and combating the growing environmental issues. Here are some tips on how to make ethical fashion choices and reduce your carbon footprint: Avoid Synthetic Fibers The first step to sustainable and ethi...

  Sustainable and ethical fashion isn’t too expensive or less fashionable. Check out some common misconceptions people about sustainable lifestyle brands . The fast fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution. According to the world resources Institute, clothing waste produced globally is enough to fill 1.5 empire state buildings every day! The linear fast fashion industry model of buying, wearing, and discarding clothes in quick progression has strong social, economic, and environmental implications. The good news is that many fashion brands are shifting toward sustainable and ethical practices to produce sustainable clothing and accessories in an effort to reduce the environmental damage, prevent waste of virgin resources, and reduce their carbon footprint. But many people are still apprehensive about shifting to sustainable fashion brands due to some common misconceptions. Here are the top sustainable fashion myths that you need to stop believi...

  When sending clothes to a charity it’s essential that you ensure that all items are in good, wearable condition. Clothes that are damaged are directly disposed in landfills. Just de-cluttered your closet to make space for your winter collection? Here's what you know about discarding your old clothes. Every season, people across America make piles of clothes, bags, and shoes that they no longer need. Some send it for recycling, others to charities, and the rest just toss it in the dump. When you send clothes to a charity, more than 10% of your donated clothes are discarded due to mildew or other damage. So, Where Do These Discarded Clothes Go? Here are some facts and figures to help you put things into perspective: Globally, 80% of discarded textiles end up in landfills. Research has shown that in the United States, 16.9 million tons of textile waste was generated in 2017. Out of this, only 15.2% was sent for recycling, and the rest, 11.2 million tons of waste, were dum...