Commune with Jeff Krasno
289. Lesson: The Clothing Industry’s Pollution with Paul Hawken
May 3, 2022 · 23 min
Why listen
The clothing industry causes up to 10% of global emissions, and this lesson explains what to do about it.
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In this episode
- Why fast fashion is one of the planet's biggest pollution problems
- What a regenerative approach to buying clothes actually looks like
- How to think of clothing as an investment rather than disposable fashion
- A framework for personal choices that connect to broader climate action
About this episode
The clothing industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, accounting for 8-10% of total annual greenhouse gas emissions. So what does a regenerative closet look like? Can we move toward seeing clothing as a true “investment” rather than simply fashion? If you liked this excerpt, get a 5-day free pass to Paul Hawken’s Commune course, Regeneration, at onecommune.com/regeneration. Regeneration is your invitation to join an inclusive movement for all members of humanity to address the threat of global warming — not with specific steps you must do to address a future existential threat, but with a vision for living right now that brings you more joy and meaning. This is how we will enact real change that serves humanity, now and into the future.
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