Why Fair Trade in Fashion Is Important

More than 40 million people work in the garment industry worldwide and they are among the lowest-paid workers in the world with 85% of them being women. With this comes employment at very low wages and modern-day slavery. In order to combat this, fairtrade practices are taking over. Fairtrade not only has a strong ethical impact but an environmental one as well. Goods that are produced under fair trade regulations have to follow guidelines on environmental protection, including biodiversity protection, reduction of greenhouse gas, and more. If your interests lean more toward the handcrafted and artisan-made, shopping fair fashion is definitely the way to go. The best part is, so many of these brands share the positive impact that you’re making when you choose fair fashion. You’re making a difference in the lives of those who put time and skill into your clothing. Best Part? Instead of giving your money to a billionaire CEO, you are providing a ballet class to someone’s child. Projects that you will be contributing to can include: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffsetprojects.html https://climatefutures.io/#solution Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PildoraNewYo... Twitter: https://twitter.com/pildoranyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pildora.nyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pildora Joining the Sustainability Community Pildora is a welcoming and joyful community that is open and accepting people at all stages of the journey, whether you are just finding your way into the discussion or have been a sustainability pioneer for years. There’s room for everyone and we’re glad to have you here!