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eco-sustainable/fair trade clothing
Barmymoo:
I think the word I should really have used is "poorness" but I'm not sure that's a real word.
What I was trying to say (probably badly) was that if all countries had free education, health care and unemployment benefits (real free health care, not like the NHS's pretend free health care) then it would be less of a vitally pressing issue for people with not much money to get money.
Turn that on its head and I was saying that the real problem isn't people without any money, it's people without any money who will die due to that lack of money. I think that's what you're calling absolute poverty, yes?
Anyway returning to the subject of ethical clothing, I've always wanted to make my own clothes. I'm terrible at sewing, but maybe one day I'll learn how to properly. The problem then would be making sure that the cloth was not made in explotative factories.
Also, what do you guys think about buying local? Other than the obvious environmental factors of not having to ship food, clothes etc hundreds of miles, would you say it was better to buy things from people living in a developed nation or better to support fair trade products in order to help people living in less developed nations?
KharBevNor:
--- Quote from: tommydski on 01 May 2008, 06:47 ---My experience of AA is that they make decent clothes. Aside from the guy that owns the company and the sketchy advertising, I don't really see the problem.
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I'm sorry I don't want to make a sexist, racist arsehole rich! It is a failing I know. I guess I can never enjoy a comfortable t-shirt.
öde:
I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up making my own clothes in the future.
vegkitkat:
I've found a problem of late is a lot of places calling themselves fair-trade because they provide fair wages to those from whom they buy. That is only a part of fair-trade, and I dislike companies using the title when they are not fair-trade certified by IFAT (international federation of alternative trade-i believe). Providing fair wages IS important, but what people need is sustainability. Are these companies comitted to continuing trade with their suppliers? Are the suppliers using ecologically sustainable methods to provide the product? All these things are factored in when one goes for a fair-trade certificate. I don't think it's right for other companies, who are, I will grant them, on the path to fair-trade, to use the phrase without the certification. It misleads consumers, most of whom don't know about IFAT and certification.
Lines:
A lot people, including myself, have major issues with how Walmart treats its employees, so I honestly don't care if they have eco friendly apparel.
Though yes, it would be nice to buy fair trade, etc. clothing, realistically, I don't have the money for it. I also wear things until they crap out and considering I spend my money on mostly durable clothing that is not costly, I don't shop very often. Those shoes on Simple Shoes are really cute, but they are too expensive, or I would definitely buy pair, as I really like funky shoes. I'm glad that Saucony isn't questionable, however, as I really like their shoes.
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