India, with a population of 1.2 billion produces over 55 million tonnes of solid waste annually. A large part of this waste infact is textile waste that often goes into landfills. Landfills release methane that contributes to global warming. This apart from the dyes and chemicals in fabrics that can also lead into contaminating ground water and land surface.
Maybe something to think about the next time you go shopping again! We got some environmentally sustainable tips for you this week, to make your clothes usage greener. Feel free to share this with your friends, after all what’s more fashionable than inspiring others? What are your tips?
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More reading and the sources of our factual data: Care for our planet, Sustainable Innovation reducing Fashion’s carbon footprint, Why washing less is more sustainable
