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Fashion is a global, multi-billion pound industry, but as we become more environmentally aware, shoppers look to buy products that are ethical as well as fashionable, wanting to feel, as well as look good. In this edition of GVNR we look at how manufacturing and consumerism is changing, from the growing of cotton in Mali to the importation of Fair Trade jewellery made by Chilean artisans. We also write about some of the companies who are getting it right, promoting a more responsible approach to clothing production and buying. The UK celebrated Fair Trade Fortnight in March during which is was revealed that the sales of products with the Fair Trade Mark are now running at a rate of £200 million per year with 301 producer groups selling to the UK market. As we try to move towards a more sustainable, more equal future, the choices we make as consumers become increasingly important. Buying organic, Fair trade and ethical clothing and products is another small effort we can make which will make a big difference. Hopefully you will be able to use this edition as a resource, allowing you to make more informed decisions about the kinds of clothes and products you buy. This is one of many stories available from Positive News newspaper. For more stories like this please visit: www.positivenews.org.uk (In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.) |
