As a nation we are becoming more and more aware of the impact we are having not only on each other and animals by our actions but also on the planet. There are a number of ways in which we can all do a bit to help and one of these is to ensure that we only buy clothing from companies that ensure ethical manufacturing and ethical sourcing. This refers to the process of making sure that the fashion products and services are sourced through sustainable and socially responsible processes. For example, it may be that they are made in a factory where the workers are treated kindly, paid a fair wage and given regular breaks. It may also look at how the materials are sourced for the clothing and what is done to give back to the environment. For example, some factories will work out what their carbon footprint is and then ensure that they give more than that back possibly by planting trees or by helping to fund projects that will allow for more use of renewable energy.

Most clothing manufactures will have an ethical policy on their website but if they don’t then you can always email or call them to find out what they are doing to ensure they are acting responsibly.