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Denim companies are trying to reduce the impact that the fashion industry has on the planet with a sustainable approach. Sustainable denim has been introduced in developed nations, as well as developing nations such as India and China. Eco-friendly jeans are manufactured from 100% organic cotton, without the use of bleach, use recycled material and reduce their usage of water and plastic. More and more fashion companies are taking it upon themselves to enforce these measures and make denim more environmentally friendly. Read more about "What is Sustainable denim ?"

Sustainability most commonly means maintaining the world that we live in, through making more responsible choices. This can mean opting for renewable energy sources, such as powering your home or business with solar energy or wind power. Let’s take a look at some of the key aspects that come up.  Read more about the definition of sustainability

This refers to apparel not made out of synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester or acrylic (unless they are recycled), but from eco-friendly fibres. Sustainable clothing brands are therefore coming up with collections that use entirely natural resources, or sustainable fashion articles that use a mix of both natural and synthetic fibres that put less strain on the environment. Read more about Sustainable Clothing

This means when a brand uses organic, ecologically friendly, vegan or recycled urls. Another point to keep in mind is that the workers who make the clothes are working in safe conditions and receive fair pay. Some examples of the best sustainable fashion brands out there at the moment that boast quality as well as being affordable are Boden, Kotn and Happy Earth. These are companies that set a standard for the rest when it comes to quality and affordability ratio. Read more about Sustainable Fashion

Here you’ll be able to find a wide range of accessible organic food stores with food, beverages, canned and baked food, meat and poultry, eggs and dairy, fruits and vegetables, seafood herbs and spices and so on. Buying certified products such as Fairtrade coffee and tea for example means you’re helping the farmers directly in the organic agriculture industry. Read more about Organic Food near you

For starters, growing organic fruits and vegetables by hand and avoiding genetically modified seeds takes more work, but it’s up to the United States Department of Agriculture USDA to certify organic farms in the US. This includes setting standards for organic agriculture around the world that wants to sell produce in the United States.  Read more about USDA Organic

These seals of approval are what set the standard for the sustainable agriculture sector, which give farmers and organic agriculture worldwide the same rules and requirements to follow for non-GMO projects.   Read more about Certified Product

In 2015, world leaders from 193 countries at the United Nations agreed on these goals, to be achieved in 2030 to eradicate poverty, combat social inequality, take on climate change and achieve sustainable development across the globe.  Read more about Sustainable Development Goals for 2030

Environmental sustainability is a term that many of us heard at this stage, but what exactly does it mean? It’s about making decisions that don’t negatively affect the environment. This can be through personal choices, or through creating sustainable business models.   Read more about Environmental Sustainability