What are organic and recycled materials?
Organic and recycled materials are those that come from natural resources or from recovery processes that avoid the generation of waste. In the fashion sector, these materials are used to create garments that respect the environment and contribute to reducing pollution.
Benefits of organic materials
1. Pollution Reduction
Organic materials, such as organic cotton, are grown without the use of toxic pesticides or fertilizers, which helps protect soils and water sources. This not only benefits the environment, but also the health of farmers.
2. Lower Water Consumption
The production of organic materials typically requires less water than conventional materials. This is especially relevant in regions where water is a scarce resource and conventional agriculture contributes to its depletion.
3. Health for the Consumer
Garments made from organic materials are free of harmful chemicals, making them safer for the skin, avoiding allergies and irritations.
Benefits of recycled materials
1. Waste Reduction
The use of recycled materials allows waste to be given a second life, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and decreasing environmental pollution.
2. Saving Natural Resources
Recycling materials avoids the need to extract new raw materials, which contributes to the conservation of natural resources such as oil and water. In addition, this process consumes less energy compared to the production of new materials.
3. Contribution to the Circular Economy
The use of recycled materials promotes the circular economy, a model in which products and materials remain in use for longer, closing the production and consumption cycle in a more sustainable way.
As you can see, the benefits for the planet and for us are invaluable. Discover how to dress and contribute to the planet with our ethical, vegan and sustainable garments .