Cotton fibre has been used for textiles for at least 5000 years in China and India [1]. Cotton came to Europe in the first century when Arab traders brought cotton goods to Italy and Spain [2]. The Industrial Revolution in …
Knowledge
Consider Textile Waste to Be a Resource!
According to the UN Environment Program UNEP, on average, a garbage truck full of textiles is landfilled or burned every second [1].
Given the large amounts of water, chemicals, and energy used in producing these textiles, many people are starting …
The Environmental Impact of Textiles – a Broad Area
As more people become aware of the detrimental effects of textile production and consumption on the environment, discussions often focus on the chemical and water-intensive processes that lead to significant carbon dioxide emissions. However, it’s essential to understand the broader …
New Year’s Resolution: become an environmental hero!
“100 million people in India do not have access to fresh drinking water, and we could cover 85% of India’s daily water needs with the water used to run the country’s cotton farms.”
– Stephen Leahy, International Environmental Journalist, The …
Happy Lucia wishes Rethink
A little tip in honour of Lucia Day – Think organic.
Cultivation without chemical pesticides is always preferable for the environment and, thus, the entire ecosystem. Organic cotton and other organically grown crops guarantee that the cultivation is free of
Textile Recycling
Recycling clothes – an insight into your wardrobe
Insight into Jenny’s wardrobe:
– But Jenny, you hardly ever wear that nice shirt you bought! We both thought it would become your favourite clothing item.
