More than 60% of world’s leading apparel brands are known using child laborers.
"The Uzbek government forcibly sends upwards of 2 million children—some as young as 7—to work in the fields for 10 hours a day, for two to three months each year."
Including Adidas , Burberry, H&M, PPR Group (includes Gucci,Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, and Puma, , Walmart, Target, Macy’s, and the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
However, these companies promote eco-friendly sustainable product lines .. which is very fashion and eco forward which I love <3
PPR Group aka the Green Giant
Evergreen Organic Wool Missy Coat by Stella McCartney.
Gucci shopping bags made of 100% recyclable and FSC paper.
Puma's Grip Bag made from recycled workers coveralls.
The bag’s structure is provided by a single cardboard sheet, and uses 65% less cardboard than the standard shoe box. The Clever Little Bag has no tissue paper, zero laminated printing, takes up less space than a traditional shoe box and weighs significantly less when shipping. The new design also eliminates the need for wasteful plastic retail bags and instead gives happy PUMA customers something truly clever to bring home. This little satchel is non-woven which requires less work for assembly and because it is stitched with heat, produces less waste. But it doesn’t stop there, The Clever Little Bag is also 100% recyclable!
“Enslaving children and torturing dissidents is never chic,” says Stev Swerdlow, a Uzbekistan researcher at Human Rights Watch.
What's your opinion on this? Choosing between human trafficking and eco-conscious.. We commend these companies for their public commitment to sourcing their raw materials without exploiting innocent children. As they use their buying power as leverage for change, we hope our readers do the same.
Fashion is glamorous,but always think of consequences.
(Credit Ecouturre)
posted by: Michelle Sampson
posted by: Michelle Sampson
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