As teenagers we have heard all the time, campaigns, our favorite celebrities, activist and our elders talk about sustainability, but was is really sustainability?
sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty
avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. "the pursuit of global environmental sustainability"
(According to Google)
It is really important to try to be sustainable in our daily life, but some wonder how can they make these changes in their life. It is easy; using less water to shower by having a short shower, using less plastic, recycling plastic bottles and containers and using sustainable clothing brands. Let's first talk about clothing.
Amour Vert
https://amourvert.com/collections/for-the-home?utm_expid=.3162or4uQ--hV2-fGUuM9w.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Famourvert.com%2Fcollections%2Ffor-the-home
Amour vert stands for Green Love in French, this brand has a partnership with American Forests and for every purchase of a tee they plant a tree. They have planted an average of 220,000 in North America. The website states "Add trees to your cart and one tree will be planted for each dollar. You can also share the tree with a loved one, and have one planted in their honor". Their signature modal fabric is produced of beechwood fibers that are sustainably harvested, free of pesticides, biodegradable and luxuriously soft.
Pact
https://wearpact.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhbHlBRAMEiwAoDA34-hIjjd1oKLzhDPzLNLJ6_ZwzYv83F5jY3n_fbNUVHXLjiA29Ep4BhoCSs8QAvD_BwE
Their moto is Clean Sheets. Clear Conscience. Pact states for a pact with the world. They believe in producing clothing with sustainable materials, "kindness towards humans and the softest clothing you’ll want on every layer".
They use 100% of cotton because it is best for the planet. In their website, it states "We believe fair trade is the right way to be good to the people who make our clothes." Pact was created to generate a greener future for the next generations.
Maybe these brands have a higher price in the market, however using this clothing they will lasts you for a very long time and you will be creating a great impact that will benefit your future.
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