{"id":11002,"date":"2013-12-19T04:30:26","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T12:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=11002"},"modified":"2013-12-19T04:30:26","modified_gmt":"2013-12-19T12:30:26","slug":"ethical-fashion-shipping-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/ethical-fashion-shipping-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical Fashion: Why Shipping Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You might not consider the shipping industry when you’re shopping for ethical fashion, and this talk by Rose George sheds some light on why this aspect of retail is so important.<\/h2>\n

When you’re shopping for ethical fashion<\/a>, what do you look for? Animal-friendly products? No-sweat clothing and accessories? Sustainable fabrics<\/a>? What about domestically- or locally-produced products? It turns out that this last criterium might just be an important human rights issue.<\/p>\n

Shipping: The Human Impact<\/h2>\n

Sweatshops<\/a> were the reason I’ve always favored locally- and domestically-made goods, and sweatshop labor is definitely an important human rights issue. The shipping industry has a secret that might make it just as big a player when it comes to human rights and ethical fashion.<\/p>\n

This TED Talk my Rose George isn’t about upcycled jewelry or organic clothing, but it gives you a window onto the industry that moves all consumer goods – including clothing and accessories – across the globe. I found it incredibly eye-opening, and I hope you’ll take 12 minutes to hear her out.<\/p>\n

George speaks from first-hand experience. She wanted to see how the shipping industry works, so she booked passage on a shipping boat and documented her experiences. Check out the talk, where she shines some light onto the hidden world of international shipping:<\/p>\n

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