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Denim Clothes

by Muskan Priya | 20-03-2019 22:45 recommendations 0

Hello! Eco Warriors, fellow ambassadors,  mentors and all the members of the tunza family. First of all I want to congratulate everbody for this new Ambassadorship term. I express my greatest gratitude to this ever expanding platform for all the unique, creative and beautiful opportunities it offers. I apologize for such late reports, actually my final board exams are going on.



Denims are a big part of our wardrobe. Whether in the form of a cool jacket or a toned fit pair of jeans. But Ever thought about the life cycle of a denim pair. From cotton cultivation to the point the consumer gets rid of it, is either depleting natural resources, or polluting the environment,¡± says Dr Simi Sugathan, founder, Safety Monitor Research Foundation, Bengaluru. A single pair of denim takes 10,000 litres of water. Do you know?
 20 percent of water pollution of the world is associated with production of clothes. All the chemicals used as dyes eventually get released to oceans. If released without processing for safety it results in brutal death water creatures.



The good news is that you can continue to buy jeans, just make sure you read the label.
In September last year, Numero Uno launched a new collection called One Glass Water Denims, for which they collaborated with Spanish washing and technology experts Jeanologia, to use laser technology and Ozone treatments, instead of bleaches and other chemicals, for finishing processes. In the bargain, water consumption has also been brought down to just one glass per pair of jeans. So, when next time you need to buy some pants make a wise choice.


What else can we oo?

Creativity and initiative can go a long way when brought to the subject of environment protection. Before throwing anything just because it's old please consider: Reuse, reduce and recycle. This is something we come across everyday. We can use internet for this, to get ideas for reusing and recycling things so easily. There are thousands of websites and youtube channels you can go for. I am sharing one such to you today. Last year, I created a denim bagpack from my old, torn pair of denim. My mom was about to throw it but I don't wanted it to last as a land fill. I found a diy video on Youtube of transforming a pair of denim into a super cool bagpack. I am attaching the link of the video and picture of the bagpack I made.



Refrence: www.thehindu.com
Link of video: https://youtu.be/VOyH8qGR3BE
 
Picture taken by me at home

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8 Comments

  • Muskan Priya says :
    Thanks! Kushal :)
    Green cheers!
    Posted 26-03-2019 05:43

Kushal Naharki

  • Kushal Naharki says :
    Hello Muskan

    Thank you for your report about Denim Clothes. I really loved your report as it was so interesting to read. It was surprising to read that 20 percent of water pollution is actually from clothes production. Previously, One of the fellow ambassador had too written about the water pollution due to the dyes in the cloth and how we should be responsible for it.

    Green Cheers from Nepal :)
    Keep writing great reports.
    We are eager to read more reports from you.

    Yours,
    Kushal Naharki
    Posted 25-03-2019 13:04

  • Muskan Priya says :
    Thankyou @Wonhee mentor
    I will surely continue to play my part. :)
    Posted 24-03-2019 20:39

  • Muskan Priya says :
    Thankyou Asmita! It means a lot. :)
    Posted 24-03-2019 20:38

  • Wonhee Mentor says :
    Hello Muksan!

    What a wonderful report! I didn??t realize how huge the impact of clothes industry is on environments. Thank you for pointing out the fact that denim can be a big cause of water contamination, which is often neglected. Also, I do believe that two possible solutions you suggested would be helpful in reducing the negative impact of denim. I would reuse my denim when I have to throw them! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. Keep up the good work!

    Wonhee Mentor
    Posted 24-03-2019 15:08

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Wow.
    Muskan sis, this is amazing report.
    Thank you so much for this report.
    Green cheers!
    Posted 24-03-2019 01:01

  • Muskan Priya says :
    Thankyou so much Louis mentor for your valuable comment.
    Green cheers! :)
    Posted 23-03-2019 20:56

  • Louis Mentor says :
    Hi Muskan,

    This is an interesting report and Denim Clothes is indeed a fun topic. It was surprising to read that 20 percent of water pollution is actually from clothes production, and in order to protect our globe, it is important for these clothes manufacturers come up with new technology or operations that reduce the water pollution.

    Thank you for bringing this up and I'm looking forward to read your next report.

    Louis Mentor
    Posted 23-03-2019 17:25

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