Listed below are measures you can adopt today, for there is hope; marine animals have hope and the climate crisis is preventable.
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1. Give Your Clothes a New Home
One of the simple solutions to the climate crisis caused due to fast-fashion is to consume less textiles and shop mindfully. "Fast-fashion" clothing items are cheap and not that durable; in turn, we dispose them with little to no hesitation. You can lessen this ocean-dump by increasing the life of a piece of clothing. This can be done by donating them to local thrift stores, homeless shelters, etc or by reselling them.
2. Upcycle
For all budding and experienced Do-It-Yourselfers, extend the life of a piece clothing by upcycling it into something new. If your clothes no longer fit, are "out of fashion," or simply too worn out, convert them to acessories or art, or even wash cloths. Whether it be a tote bag from your maxi dress or a rug from your old pairs of jeans, transform your clothing into trendy art, accessories, and decor. Browse the internet for more ideas!
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3. Shop Local/Handicraft Items
Shopping at local clothing boutiques is not only beneficial to the environment, but also to your community entrepreneurs and workers. Handicraft items are products made by humans through the use of their hands or very few basic tools. Not only are they often more durable, decorative, and customized, but due to the micro-nature of the production of handicraft items, they are also relatively more ocean-friendly than fast-fashion products.
4. Avoid Consumption of Fast-Fashion Brands and buy from retailers based on "Fair-Trade" & Ethical Philosophies
Although fast-fashion clothing items are undoubtedly cheaper, they are not necessarily the best buy for your buck. Fast-fashion brands and retailers extort the environment and their workers to make profit. Most consumers don't see this. The only way to stop the exploitation of our ocean through fast-fashion is to discourage it. Check for product labels and brands that are "FTC Certified"; this means they do not generally exploit their workers or the environment in the making of their products.
J. Crew
Madewell
Patagonia
prAna
Athleta
Obey
Outerknown
PACT
Aventura
More on www.fairtradecertified.org
5. Inquire retailers about their clothing manufacturing & distribution
According to the Consumer Bill of Rights, consumers are entitled to their right to question and contact legal authorities or companies to seek information. Inform your local representatives or call up retailers and ask them about their efforts to minimize ocean waste.
President John F Kennedy introduced the Consumer Bill of Rights in 1962. Today, the bill has expanded to including consumer responsibilities, including right and responsibility to a Healthy Environment.
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