Perhaps the most important thing we can do to mitigate the endless overproduction and consumption of clothing is to educate people about the impact of the apparel business on the planet and what it means for the consumer.
On February 10th at 12PM ET, the next Earth Day Live virtual event, Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder Part II, will address the designers who are changing the culture of fashion by creating clothing that is not only beautiful but sustainable.
“Fashion wreaks havoc with the Earth. Just for starters, the industry’s GHG emissions are the same as that of the UK, Germany, and France combined. The industry wastes our planet’s precious resources, harms delicate ecosystems, and abuses millions of garment workers. EARTHDAY.ORG intends to advance and support every effort to bring about sustainability in fashion,” said Shelley Rogers, Fashion for the Earth Coordinator, EARTHDAY.ORG.
Panelists Include:
- Anyango Mpinga – Founder and Creative Director, Anyango Mpinga
- Jordan Nordase – Founder and Creative Director, Boyish Jeans
- Dana Davis – Vice President of Sustainability, Product and Business Strategy, Mara Hoffman
- Shona Quinn – Director, Social Consciousness, Eileen Fisher
- Kerry Bannigan (Moderator) – Executive Director, Fashion Impact Fund and Co-Founder, Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network
