Can we solve the climate crisis without confronting global inequities?
A recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA found that white residents in the USA produce more climate pollution than black or hispanic residents, but black and hispanic people are exposed to more air pollution.
And that is just the USA! Think about the global inequities in the "haves" and the "have nots".
And how are we going to lift people out of poverty without making the climate crisis even worse?
If you are a resident in a wealthy country, is it your responsibility to address both problems at once? And what would that look like in terms of national and international policy?
Environmental Justice >
Don't throw out old clothes or items!
You can donate or reuse them into other useful things.
I agree, but I think that it is important to know that some point you may need to throw it out.
Very true! I also think that, if you can, you should buy clothes that wouldn't break easily so that you can use them for longer, even if they are slightly more expensive. You can also buy or sell clothes from thrift stores.
@Sora_is_cool, before we throw our old clothes (if they are falling apart etc.) out, we use them as cleaning rags
I agree. Although donating one piece of clothing instead of just throwing it in the trash doesn't seem like a big deal at all, it is super easy to do, and the more you do it, the more times you remove yourself from the cycle of consuming and then throwing away. I also agree that it is important to buy from brands that make better quality clothes even if they aren't as cheap as you would like, so that they don't end up falling apart immediately.
I agree! There are great groups and communities all over that will take in your clothes and other items, these clothes may go to people in need of them. I remember hearing about a group that will take recycled or donated suitcases and give them to kids in the foster care system since many of those kids will come with their things in garbage bags. You can also buy new things from thrift stores instead of buying from fast fashion or big corporations.
I agree, we should reuse as much clothing as possible as it has a large effect on your carbon footprint. Even if you're giving old clothes to younger family/friends, donating to thrift stores, or using old clothings as cleaning rags you are helping the environment.