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Unpacking Toxic Textiles

1/27/2020

Unpacking Toxic Textiles shares the important takeaways from Green America's recently published end of year [2019] report. Please visit our critical reading section or click here for the 2019 Toxic Textiles Report.

This article outlines the major problem areas within mainstream manufacturing and concludes by emphasizing the importance and power in consumer awareness and activism. So, moral of the story, take a look at the score card below and consider what area(s) you're interested in learning more about! Then, start your research journey and allow it to help inform future purchases, and perhaps, let it encourage & empower you to voice your concerns to companies [you'd otherwise support] that don't seem to be taking initiative/accountability.

For example, here at Clothing Matters, we're currently working to learn more about held chemical policies/management and final product communication (i.e. what do we get to know about what went into the process)?

Covered Sections:
Water Use & Pollution
Microplastics
Air, Soil & Agriculture
Exposing Workers to Toxic Chemicals
Consumer Activism as a Solution

Click here for the full article.

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What Does Organic Wool or "Eco-Wool" Mean?

1/14/2020

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**According to the International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO), “Eco wool” must meet the standards set by the EU Eco-label, which meet:

1. the management of livestock according to organic or holistic management principles
2. the processing of raw wool, using newer, more benign processes rather than harmful scouring and descaling chemicals; and wastewater treatment from scouring and processing
3. weaving according to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). Read more about GOTS here.

Take a look at the links provided for a comprehensive overview of what is being done to raise sheep organically, humanely, and much more responsibly. Also take a look at the certifications implemented to enhance consumer confidence, product transparency & traceability.

1. https://oecotextiles.wordpress.com/…/what-does-organic-woo…/
2. https://www.sawaco.ch/en/news/5923/

& for those wanting to do additional research into the various certifications needed to enhance transparency and accountability, our partner has shared a few of the certifications they hold:

The company holds the following main international certifications, including RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), Ecolabel EU, Woolmark, Oeko-Tex, Global Recycled Standard for recycled polyester, Organic Content Standard (Organic Content 100 and Organic Content Blended) and is a bluesign partner, with its supply chain engaged in the certification process.

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Unpacking Toxic Textiles

What Does Organic Wool or "Eco-Wool" Mean?

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