One post tagged with "eu-manufacturing"

You’re standing in the aisle of a brightly lit high-street fashion chain. In your hand, you hold a beige t-shirt. It feels thin, almost brittle. A heavy cardboard tag hangs from the collar, printed with earthy tones and leaf motifs: "Conscious Collection," it proclaims. "100% Organic Cotton."

You feel a wave of relief. You can buy this. You can participate in the cycle of consumption without the guilt. It’s only €12.99, and it’s saving the planet.

But here is the uncomfortable truth the industry doesn't want you to know: That t-shirt is a lie.