jonesin journal

“Ethical practices and sustainable products made with eco-friendly materials organically sourced with carbon-free technologies to restore the planet using green innovations.” Brands will use phrases like this to advertise a new green product or clothing that they are incorporating into their brand but what does this line actually mean? This “green” loaded sentence is an example of how often the words “sustainable”, “ethical”, and...

Convenience is worsening the climate problem that we are all facing at different levels. The readiness of packaged bottles, Goodwill centers, and online shopping continues to be the biggest contributors to the amount of waste produced by corporations and individuals. Easy ways to improve sustainable practices in your home include limiting the amount of waste you produce in your kitchen, repurposing old clothes instead of...

Fast fashion in 2022 has become widely accepted and mainstream due to fast-paced trends and targeted consumerism, resulting in cheap labor and unethical working conditions for garment workers in third world countries. By decreasing the pace of trends, slow fashion can thrive and ethical working conditions can be standardized.