The environmental footprint of today’s fashion industry is extraordinary, making it one of the top five most polluting industries on earth, alongside the petrochemical industry.
The “pile it high, sell it cheap” clothing culture of our high streets sees people throw many of their items away after a very short time. From pesticides to fertilisers, chemicals to highenergy input, non-biodegradable synthetic materials to mass water consumption, fast fashion has a massive detrimental impact on the environment and our health.
Envirofriendly Recycling (EMEA) is helping to deal with this huge problem by extending the life of high-quality, high street-branded clothing that has been discarded far too quickly. We sell it at affordable and ethically conscious prices to those communities that are most in need, in different parts of the world.
The benefit are felt by all involved – great, affordable clothing sold to those who most value it, a reduced burden on the environment – and a chance for charitable partners to increase their bottom line.
