Why this matters
Clothing begins with fibres, land, water, chemicals and energy. Its impact depends on how much is produced, which materials and processes are used, and how long garments remain useful.
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Buying new
The number of newly produced garments matters as much as the footprint of one item.
Change your everydayChoose second-hand for your next item.
Take actionHost a small clothes swap.
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Materials
Fibres and finishes connect clothing to land, water, fossil inputs and chemicals.
Change your everydayCheck fibre and durability before buying.
Take actionSupport a textile-reuse project.
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Disposal & recycling
Repair and reuse usually preserve more value than premature disposal.
Change your everydayRepair one damaged garment.
Take actionJoin or host a repair café.
Main planetary connections
Climate ChangeBiosphere IntegrityLand-System ChangeFreshwater ChangeNovel Entities
Connections are qualitative. Impact depends on fibres, production, care, length of use and what a purchase replaces.