I've gone a little off-piste with my blogging this week! It may not be about sustainable sewing but it is about how businesses can make themselves more sustainable, and I find this particular question is one I ask every time I stay at a hotel! The results are amazing, so here I am to share what I've found!
We must shift from harming the planet to healing it. For World Environment Day 2022, the United Nations have developed "A Practical Guide to living sustainably in harmony with nature". From the guide, I share with you here the importance of the crisis, and what we can all do as individuals to help.
As we all know, the fashion industry creates too much too fast. To eliminate this problem, we should be creating less waste, and look at the circularity of a textile piece. If deadstock fabric is now sought-after, then it becomes a demand.
Using what is already in existence, we have the technology to develop and explore what our amazing planet has to offer us. This is just a small list of exciting ventures currently in processing, or already in execution, and just a snippet into what the future holds for us. The possibilities are endless!
A huge huge THANK YOU goes out to you, our wonderful sewing family: loyal customers, supporters, friends and cheerleaders! We hope to expand our collection of sustainable, eco-friendly fabrics, listening to what our customers want, with new exciting fabrics and designs, seeking out collaborations.
Cutting down on waste - if a sewer needed 3.2 metres of fabric for a dress, they can purchase just 3.5 metres of fabric, rather than 4 metres of fabric, meaning there will be less fabric leftover, and will also be cheaper for the sewer.
A limited wardrobe means that the garments in your collection will suit you, and therefore you will wear them all. You’ll invest in quality clothing that last for long periods of time. And when it comes to purchasing/making new garments, you’ll be more mindful of what you choose. All in all, less waste, more appreciation.
It may feel like we're not doing much to help the mass waste problem our world is currently under, but remember, if all of us made these small alternate choices, then collectively, we can massively reduce the amount of plastic waste. So go and start that ripple effect!
Here are 5 reasons, broken down to help you understand what makes a fabric sustainable, and why it's the better choice! 1. Better for the Planet- Sustainable fabrics are called as such, because they have made using processes that have less impact to the environment compared to traditional manufacturing processes.
There's no need to feel bah-humbag! Everywhere I go at the moment, I just see unnecessary plastic waste everywhere and it makes me sad. Here are a few of my tips to make your holiday season a more sustainable one! (Avoid glitter!)
Some modern plastic products claim they are biodegradable as they will eventually breakdown into smaller pieces over an incredibly long period of time. However these pieces will be toxic components that harm the environment. Glass takes around 1,000,000 years to decompose!
Understand how consumerism impacts the environment. Transition to a more sustainable future. We all have a part to play in tackling Climate Change. Think about the impact of all those little choices you make everyday. Can you walk instead of taking the car? Can you turn the heating down by one degree?
