P L A N E T

Buy Less, Choose Well, Make It Last -Vivienne Westwood

The four pillars of sustainable fashion, also known as the “Four P’s,” are essential ideas that steer the fashion industry toward a more sustainable future. The “Planet” pillar represents an intense dedication to environmental responsibility. One of the most polluting sectors of the global economy, the fashion business is thought to be responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. The use of raw materials has the biggest impact on fashion’s environmental impact: cotton for the industry consumes 2.5% of global farmland, while polyester is estimated to use 342 million barrels of oil annually and clothes production processes like dying use 43 million tonnes of chemicals. Therefore, environmentally friendly materials like recycled fabric and organic cotton, lowering pollution through ethical manufacturing practices, and preserving energy by utilizing renewable resources and enhancing production methods.

Clothing and textiles make up a significant portion of the global economy and are an essential component of daily living. However, the majority of clothing isn’t currently designed to be recyclable, reusable, repurposed, or biodegradable, hence the majority of textiles wind up in landfills or are burned. The goal of circular fashion is to “design out waste” by using less natural resources to manufacture our clothes and preventing waste from going to landfills. Simply said, circular fashion (a closed-loop system) involves creating new materials from old ones.
The three main principles of CE : design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

“Fashion has the power to change lives, and the responsibility to protect the planet.” – Orsola de Castro.
The process of creating, designing, and consuming apparel, accessories, and footwear in a way that is both environmentally and socially responsible is known as sustainability. True sustainability should also ensure that every aspect of the production process—from raw materials to manufacturing to working conditions and compensation—is ethically and environmentally sound. Businesses are starting to give packaging sustainability, equal weight with the sustainability of their products. H&M declared their intention to become 100% circular by the year 2030 in April 2017.

One of the 17 global objectives included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by the United Nations in 2015, is Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) : Climate Action.
The fashion sector contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and trash generation, all of which are factors in climate change. This entails switching to renewable energy sources, adopting circular economy principles to reduce waste, and putting sustainable supply chain principles into effect. Fashion businesses must make investments in the development of eco-friendly products and technologies, support water conservation efforts, and support climate change mitigation legislation. By doing this, the fashion sector can directly contribute to the attainment of SDG 13 and play a crucial role in tackling climate change and promoting a more resilient and sustainable global ecosystem. Stella McCartney is an expert in environmentally conscious fashion, incorporating sustainable materials and moral manufacturing practices into her creations. By avoiding the use of leather, fur, and other animal materials, the business is committed to cruelty-free fashion.

Therefore, let’s work together to produce the most popular fashion trend in the future one that benefits the planet and its inhabitants. “Styles come and go, but sustainability preserves our planet for a lifetime.”

References :
1) https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2023/01/02/the-state-of-sustainability-in-the-fashion-industry-and-what-it-means-for-brands/?sh=522911021c82
2) https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/sustainability-where-fashion-is-heading-in-2022
3) A Practical Guide To Sustainable Fashion
4) https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-living/ethical-sustainable-fashion/
5) https://www.thesustainablefashionforum.com/pages/what-is-circular-fashion
6) https://www.drapersonline.com/insight/drapers-bespoke/collaborating-for-change-sustainability-report-2022