From time to time we sponsor a Buy One, Get One Tree weekend. During this time we plant a tree for every T-shirt order placed. We count the orders throuhout the weekend and fund the tree planting. Of the 1 billion items of clothing made each year, almost 40% of all production is never utilised. This means a dump truck of textiles waste goes straight to landfill, every second. And when you think about it, climate change is because of stuff like this. CO2 pollution occurs as part of the process of making things. That's why we make things differently. Our products and packaging are made from natural materials, not plastic. Every product we make is designed to be sent back...
WHAT'S THE CONNECTION? The global demand for clothing is projected to rise by approximately 63% through 2030. The textile industry is responsible for polluting rivers and groundwater, as well as diverting enormous amounts of fresh water for irrigation purposes. Only 2.5% of our water resources are actually fresh water, and more than 40% of the planet’s population suffers from water scarcity. In other words, more than 840 million people still lack basic access to clean drinking water. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, “worldwide, it is estimated that industry is responsible for dumping 300–500 million tons of heavy metals, solvents, toxic sludge and other waste into waters each year.” 300–500 MILLION TONS OF CHEMICALS DUMPED EACH YEAR INTO WATERS...
