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This article talks about the clean water video that was produced last year and how its aim with the strategic alliance of the FISA and the WWF is to educate rowers and fans about the importance of the sport to the global environment.

This article is concerned about point-source and non-point source. Also, the threat of wildlife in water pollution.

The Spanish fast fashion company Zara has come under intense fire recently. This article discusses how Zara has failed to do anything about the hazardous chemicals they are releasing into the same water that residents rely on. They are now being pressured to re-evaluate their environmental policies. Since they produce so many garments every year they have a very profound environmental impact. They hope by setting an example with Zara that it will lead to a toxic-free future. Obviously it's not going to be that simple though. 

A company focused on creating dyed fabrics with virtually no use of water. By using little to no water, this company is really helping cut down the carbon footprint of the fashion industry.

It is no surprise that cotton is not the most sustainable fabric due to the amount of water used to produce this beloved textile. A panel of experts in fashion and sustainability sat down to discuss how attainable true sustainability can be achieved in the fashion world. This article provides a link to a very interesting discussion on the topic. definitely worth watching!

Greenpeace International exposes the toxic waste dumping into the water supplies in China from some of the world's largest manufacturing plants. This toxic waste are cancer causing and are a big concern for companies. This report has reprimanded companies that now pledge to "come clean" and fix their manufacturing

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.

This article go into detail on the most sustainable sports stadiums in the world. It includes the 2012 Olympic Stadium and the New Meadowlands stadium in New York. When building the new Meadowlands Stadium their plans were to, "reduce air pollution, conserve energy and water, improve waste management and reduce the environmental impact on construction."

NC State is getting greenified! The university is looking to conserve energy in every major area, water consumption, electricity use,and recycling in the stadium.

The article explains how from now to 2050 the population is expected to grow by 2.6 Billion. Developing countries will have a the hardest time with this. It talks about developing countries already have problems providing food, water, and other essentials to the citizens. The growth in people will lead to increasing slums, more health problems, and many other things.

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.

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!