Meet our founder, Garik Himebaugh eco-stylist.comA site aimed at promoting sustainable fashion choices. Garik’s journey into the world of sustainable fashion began with a background in peace studies and an MBA, before discovering and embarking on social entrepreneurship as a graduate student. Eco Stylist 2018. There, he helps consumers make informed and sustainable fashion choices with a directory of brands that meet his standards for ethical production and environmental responsibility, and encourages individuals to “dress like the fuck you are.” He was kind enough to contribute Earth911’s recent article, How to Build the Sustainable Wardrobe of Your Dreams. He points out how the fast fashion crisis is burying some countries in the global south with synthetic waste, which could take decades or even centuries to break down into potentially toxic plastic byproducts. Garik has joined ear sustainability We discuss how to verify clothing companies’ sustainability claims, see the power of reusing and recycling as a way to reduce your personal environmental impact, and share some of your favorite fashion brands, including your own. son rante,,, outward,,, Naadamand patagonia.
Fast fashion is a plague on the planet and our wallets. Fast fashion is responsible for approx. 10% of global carbon emissions and nearly 20% of wastewater productionAccording to the World Economic Forum. The World Resources Institute reports that if you produce just one cotton shirt, you use approx. 713 gallons of water – That’s enough water to meet one person’s drinking needs for over two years. However, you get a $10 shirt instead. The fast fashion industry is very disruptive The U.S. Government Accountability Office wrote By December 2024, the country needed a coordinated effort to reduce textile waste and promote recycling. But we can dress for success and the planet. Garik explains that he “takes responsibility for his clothes” by making them from organic and sustainable materials, offering repair and take-back programs, and providing sustainable, durable products. Learn more about sustainable fashion and select clothing from Shop Garik’s curated selection https://eco-stylist.com.
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