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Ecofriendly Sustainable Fashion- What is your Fashion Carbon Footprint?
Having just celebrated Earth Day you may be looking for some ways to decrease your carbon footprint. Look no further than your closet. Eco-friendly fashionistas have been making their voices heard and designers are listening. Several eco-friendly fabrics have been popping up on retailers’ shelves and you may not have even noticed. There are three telltale signs of an environmentally friendly fabric. First up, the fabric must be able to be replenished in a relatively short period of time. The second sign of an eco friendly product is its ecological footprint. To figure this out, you would determine the amount of land (usually in acres) it takes to develop the fabric. The third indicator is how many chemicals the fabric requires to process it to make it ready for market. Looking to up the eco-friendly factor of your wardrobe? Here’s