The fashion industry has come under fire in recent years for its impact on the environment. And the criticism is valid, as the fashion industry ranks number 3 on the list of most pollutive industries in the world (behind only oil and agriculture). The bad practices are across the industry, from fast fashion’s disposable clothing culture to bags & leather goods brands’ wasteful practice of discarding sub-quality materials. This kind of excessive waste contributes to pollution and deforestation.
全球时尚产业每年还排放约 12 亿吨碳，预计这一数字在未来几年还会增长。如果这些还不够，超过三分之一的微塑料被认为来自我们的衣服。
With mounting pressure from young and environmentally conscious consumers, bags & leather goods and streetwear brands are stepping up and taking steps toward sustainability. Here are some of the initiatives that brands are taking to make fashion greener:
使用可持续材料
Many bags & leather goods and streetwear brands are turning to sustainable materials to reduce their environmental footprint. Stella McCartney uses vegan leather and recycled polyester in her designs, while Adidas has introduced a line of shoes made from recycled ocean plastic. By using sustainable materials, these brands are reducing their impact on the environment and promoting more responsible consumption.
投资回收计划
一些品牌正在投资回收计划，以减少浪费。巴塔哥尼亚（Patagonia）有一个名为 "Worn Wear "的项目，专门修复和转售旧衣服，而李维斯（Levi's）则与纺织品回收初创公司 Renewcell 合作，将旧棉花变成新布料。通过投资回收项目，这些品牌减少了最终被填埋的垃圾数量，促进了循环经济的发展。
实施道德劳工实践
Sustainability isn’t just about the environment – it’s also about the people who make our clothes. A lot of bags & leather goods and streetwear brands have committed to ethical labor practices. Everlane is famously transparent about its factories and worker conditions, while Nike has implemented a strict code of conduct for its suppliers. By implementing ethical labor practices, these brands are promoting fair working conditions and a more responsible fashion industry.
减少碳排放
各品牌也在采取措施减少碳排放。最值得注意的是，Gucci ）和Burberry ）最近实现了碳中和，而阿迪达斯（Adidas）则承诺到 2024 年只在其产品中使用回收聚酯。通过减少碳排放，这些品牌正在帮助减轻气候变化的影响，促进未来的可持续发展。
推出售后和转售产品
一些品牌也在支持二手市场，推出延长产品生命周期的计划。最近，Chloe 与 Vestiaire Collective 合作，推出了即时转售计划，使产品更加循环利用，并改善原材料的生产。
