The Fashion Statement: Who are the Greenest Designers?

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10-15-2009 @ 5:00PM

Dan said...

Clothing and products made from recycled materials are usually the greenest option, but have some drawbacks. One must consider how much processing and extra energy is needed to convert old items into a usable materials. For example, using old cloth consumes less energy than grinding up old tires with heavy industrial equipment.

Flying urgent samples, piece goods, components, etc.. around the world to satisfy "just in time" business models may be a logistical triumph and good business for freight brokers but its terrible for the environment. Shipping by sea is better.. and perhaps one day we'll see solar and/or sail powered cargo ships, which would make globalized trade a lot greener.

As your piece points out, there are a lot of factors that go into what makes a product less or more green.

Green rating systems should and will evolve (like goodguide.com) and then we'll be able to make more informed, intelligent choices.

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