Why Upcycled?
The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world.
https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/old-environmental-impacts
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Around 20 % of wastewater worldwide comes from fabric dyeing and treatment.
– World Bank
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Of the total fiber input used for clothing, 87 % is incinerated or disposed of in a landfill.
– World Bank
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The fashion industry is responsible for 10 % of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
– World Bank
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Every year the fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water — enough to meet the consumption needs of five million people.
– World Bank
Upcycled VS. Recycled = Creativity VS Recycling Bin
"Upcycling is a form of recycling where instead of turning waste into new materials, you can take a product that you would otherwise throw away and give it a new use in life. Rather than recycle using a recycling bin, you can use your creativity to update and renew old items."
- Evolve Beauty UK
Jacquelyn Clifford is the founder of ZeroImpactTravel.com a travel and sustainable living blog.