We Have To Talk About Sustainability: 6 Hard Facts About Fashion Industry.
14
items of clothing is produced for every human being yearly in the world.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg produces quality outdoor clothing that last long and we urge people not to consume over their need. Also we keep our stock in a minimum level.
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93%
of major clothing brands are not paying garment workers a living wage.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg products are made in Estonia by local producer, where living wage is paid to all workers!
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8%
of total carbon emissions is from fashion industry, inc transportation costs.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg is not using air transport on our production process nor when purchasing textile – we operate within a radius of 600 km.
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60%
of clothes are made with plastic-based materials which significantly contributing to the worldwide plastic pollution crisis with every wash and dry.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg suggest to wash less and wash cold all our outdoor robes.
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3/5
of fast fashion items end up in a landfill. Recycling is still a massive problem.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg uses textile producer’s stock leftovers to produce Paul Summer. Also Paul has upcycle projects (boots and bags) under development to use its own leftovers.
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59%
of all sustainability claims by European fashion brands are inaccurate and misleading.
What about Paul Berg?
- Paul Berg admits that there is still much to be done, but we consider sustainability factors before every decision we make.
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Take care of our planet, it’s the only one we have!
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