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Bangladesh's Leather Pollutes Environment, Harms Workers & Government Looks Away (Video... - 1 views

www.treehugger.com/...ers-government-looks-away.html

bangladesh leather environment workers government

shared by criselen trinidad on 11 Oct 12 - No Cached

criselen trinidad on 11 Oct 12

This article/video shocked me, it talks about how the production of leather is affecting the environment in a specific neighborhood of Bangladesh; where it is produced. I was mainly shocked about how the workers are treated and how the chemicals are affecting them but the government or employers are not trying to help them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article/video shocked me, it talks about how the production of leather is affecting the environment in a specific neighborhood of Bangladesh; where it is produced. I was mainly shocked about how the workers are treated and how the chemicals are affecting them but the government or employers are not trying to help them. </div>

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Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12

That is pretty terrible.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">That is pretty terrible.</div>

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Fashion's 'victims' strut runway in China - 1 views

www.asiaone.com/...A1Story20121124-385575.html

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shared by alina burgun on 26 Nov 12 - No Cached

alina burgun on 26 Nov 12

This is a great way to get people informed on what exactly the fashion industry is doing to the environment. Garments were tested for chemicals that might harm the environment or human health. It found that 89 of the 141 contained detectable levels of nonylphenol ethoxylates or NPEs. The campaign is pushing for fashion brands to commit to zero discharge of all hazardous chemicals by 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great way to get people informed on what exactly the fashion industry is doing to the environment. Garments were tested for chemicals that might harm the environment or human health. It found that 89 of the 141 contained detectable levels of nonylphenol ethoxylates or NPEs. The campaign is pushing for fashion brands to commit to zero discharge of all hazardous chemicals by 2020. </div>

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Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12

Greenpeace loves doing stuff like this. They try to capture as much free media attention as possible. This one did not get much play though.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Greenpeace loves doing stuff like this. They try to capture as much free media attention as possible. This one did not get much play though.</div>

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Eco-Fashion is in Vogue: Re-Purposed Clothing that is Chic and Eco-friendly - 1 views

http://ecopreneurist.com/2012/11/27/eco-fashion-is-in-vogue-re-purposed-clothing-that-is-chic-and-eco-friendly/

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started by Megan Coffman on 29 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Megan Coffman on 29 Nov 12

Survey deadline for sustainable Lafayette businesses extended to Nov. 30 - 2 views

http://www.dailycamera.com/lafayette-news/ci_22033944 This article is short but i find it very interesting and important. The Lafayetter Business has an open survey for people to take reguard loc...

Env211 Sustainability environment Footprint sustainable

started by Samantha Whynot on 09 Dec 12 no follow-up yet

Beyond oil: Quest for sustainability drives UAE growth - 1 views

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Beyond-oil-Quest-for-sustainability-drives-UAE-gro-30195831.html This article is about the UAE trying to make their economy grow by switching to non oil s...

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started by Samantha Whynot on 09 Dec 12 no follow-up yet

Rules on Fracking - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...rules-win-cautious-praise.html

Env211 environment Footprint energy

shared by Amanda Auger on 10 Dec 12 - No Cached

Amanda Auger on 10 Dec 12

Explains how hydraulic fracturing effects this earth with the water and pollution. Rules are trying to be in effect soon to restrict how much hydraulic fracturing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Explains how hydraulic fracturing effects this earth with the water and pollution. Rules are trying to be in effect soon to restrict how much hydraulic fracturing.</div>

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Is H&M's New Lower-Priced Clothing Encouraging Disposable Fashion? - 1 views

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shared by alina burgun on 03 Oct 12 - No Cached

alina burgun on 03 Oct 12

This article talks mostly about H&M;s low prices and how it might encourage the idea of disposable fashion. It also mentions how H&M is increasing its use of organically grown cotton by 50 percent every year until 2013. They are also working with its Chinese suppliers to reduce water, energy, and toxic-chemical use in its supply chains.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks mostly about H&M;s low prices and how it might encourage the idea of disposable fashion. It also mentions how H&M is increasing its use of organically grown cotton by 50 percent every year until 2013. They are also working with its Chinese suppliers to reduce water, energy, and toxic-chemical use in its supply chains.</div>

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Michael Daley on 04 Oct 12

I like the candy wrapper analogy. This is a good issue for fashion students to think about. The most sustainable fashion is to keep wearing the clothes you already own!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I like the candy wrapper analogy. This is a good issue for fashion students to think about. The most sustainable fashion is to keep wearing the clothes you already own!</div>

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Joan Michelson: Driving Innovation at Fashion Week 2012: Sustainability and Independence - 1 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...ainability-nyfw_b_1890399.html

fashion week sustainability

shared by criselen trinidad on 04 Oct 12 - No Cached

criselen trinidad on 04 Oct 12

This second article is about how this year in New York fashion week, sustainability was also a new trend. But for different designers and brands sustainability means different things, like being ethical or using environmentally friendly products. It really all depended on the designers and their definition of sustainability.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This second article is about how this year in New York fashion week, sustainability was also a new trend. But for different designers and brands sustainability means different things, like being ethical or using environmentally friendly products. It really all depended on the designers and their definition of sustainability. </div>

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Michael Daley on 26 Nov 12

I have read about people trying to get more information on tags so consumers can make their own decisions. I think people do have different definitions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I have read about people trying to get more information on tags so consumers can make their own decisions. I think people do have different definitions.</div>

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