...A few recent events kickstarted Monkey Threads Preloved back into action. I watched the alarming Stacey Dooley documentary on the huge impact of fast fashion on our precious planet. It’s now the 2nd biggest polluting industry, cotton production uses so much water that it’s dried up an ocean with huge consequences on the climate. Forests are cleared, wiping out wildlife and the stinking, toxic, chemical waste is being pumped into the rivers that locals wash in. I had no idea. Then, my daughter took part in the fabulous Bath Fashion & Fairytale competition and she was really moved by the short BBC World Video on Fast Fashion. We all were, we’ve really started to shop more responsibly, searching out sustainable clothing...
...A few recent events kickstarted Monkey Threads Preloved back into action. I watched the alarming Stacey Dooley documentary on the huge impact of fast fashion on our precious planet. It’s now the 2nd biggest polluting industry, cotton production uses so much water that it’s dried up an ocean with huge consequences on the climate. Forests are cleared, wiping out wildlife and the stinking, toxic, chemical waste is being pumped into the rivers that locals wash in. I had no idea. Then, my daughter took part in the fabulous Bath Fashion & Fairytale competition and she was really moved by the short BBC World Video on Fast Fashion. We all were, we’ve really started to shop more responsibly, searching out sustainable clothing...
