4 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe Sustainably
You’ve likely spent a large portion of recent months in your pajamas and loungewear. And while it’s been comfy, there’s something exciting about reclaiming “real” clothes. Yes, it can actually be (*gasp*) exciting to get dressed.
But how can we do so sustainably? With the fashion industry producing 10 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and using around 1.5 trillion liters of water every year, industry professionals are increasingly placing more emphasis on using materials and processes that lean in a more eco-friendly direction.
Luckily, brands like Bella Dahl—which has partnered with TENCEL™ to utilize its sustainable lyocell fibers—are making it easier to fill our wardrobes with timeless pieces that are as soft on skin as they are on the planet. TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are wood-based, sourced from sustainably managed forests and produced through a closed-looped production process. This means more than 99 percent of the water and solvent in the process are reused with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact.
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