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Saucy White Boy
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I haven't seen much conversation about sustainability and fashion around here, and I thought I'd see if I could spur some discussion on that topic.
I've recently returned to the sustainability technology sector in my own career, after a disappointing false start with a carbon accounting startup early in the Obama years that fizzled out when he failed to pass cap and trade.
Here are some topics I'm curious about hearing from this forum about:
- What does "sustainable style / fashion" mean to you?
- Have you ever changed your buying habits towards sustainability? How?
- Are you willing to pay more for goods that you believe to be more sustainably made than others?
- Do you seek out particular materials or vendors based on their sustainability?
- How do you research these subjects while you are shopping?
- Are you more likely to buy from a vendor with a reputation for sustainability?
Additional resources:
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol sets standards for how various types of emissions are measured and allocated.
The Higg Index is an emerging industry standard for measuring sustainability in an apparel company's value chain.
Circular economy is way of reorienting industry to minimize emissions and resource consumption, and may entail "cradle to cradle" design principles.
I've recently returned to the sustainability technology sector in my own career, after a disappointing false start with a carbon accounting startup early in the Obama years that fizzled out when he failed to pass cap and trade.
Here are some topics I'm curious about hearing from this forum about:
- What does "sustainable style / fashion" mean to you?
- Have you ever changed your buying habits towards sustainability? How?
- Are you willing to pay more for goods that you believe to be more sustainably made than others?
- Do you seek out particular materials or vendors based on their sustainability?
- How do you research these subjects while you are shopping?
- Are you more likely to buy from a vendor with a reputation for sustainability?
Additional resources:
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol sets standards for how various types of emissions are measured and allocated.
The Higg Index is an emerging industry standard for measuring sustainability in an apparel company's value chain.
Circular economy is way of reorienting industry to minimize emissions and resource consumption, and may entail "cradle to cradle" design principles.