I have actually been doing really good on my commitment to buy eco-friendly clothing recently. Well, it has helped that we've had no money, so I've not been buying anything! But I have also taken advantage of the wonderful second-hand and consignment stores in Kelowna - I got some sweet summer stuff about a month ago. Then I discovered the amazing world of Rio Rain in the mall, so I'm excited to try more when I have a little disposable income. My wonderful Momma was on the phone today and she mentioned a TV show they've had over in the UK, "Blood, Sweat and T-Shirts", that has taken an in-depth look at the fashion industry, particularly the production of clothing.
The Threads website has a bunch of videos from the show. I found the "Green is the New Black" video particularly helpful as it encapsulates the major issues with unethically produced clothes. You can watch the video at www.bbc.co.uk/thread/video
Mum said the show ought to be compulsory viewing for all churches! I think it should be compulsory for everyone who doesn't already buy 100% fair trade. Just where do people think we get these cheap clothes from anyway? It is so easy to bury our heads in the sand and pretend that we don't know, but the bottom line is that if you can pick up a T-shirt for $5, then someone, somewhere is loosing out on a lot of money, and if you think it is the oh-so-generous executives at the "Gop" or "American Seagull" you'd better think again!
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