Zara and H&M linked to deforestation, land grabbing and violence in 'fashion crimes' investigation
Summary by Irish Mirror
It follows a year-long investigation into 'fashion crimes' that found hoodies and jeans sold in Ireland come at huge environmental cost
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Zara and H&M singled out for illegal deforestation in Brazil
An investigation by the British NGO Earthsight reveals that the two fast fashion giants would source cotton in the tropical Cerrado region, in fact contributing to its deforestation.
Zara and H&M were accused of using cotton associated with deforestation in Brazil for clothing and textiles.
More than 800,000 tons of “dirty” cotton, associated with deforestation in Brazil, were detected in clothing and household textiles from brands such as Zara and H&M, according to an investigation carried out by the British non-governmental organization (NGO) Earthsight, released this Thursday. The cotton in question had the Better Cotton certification, which classified it as “ethical and ecological”
Zara and H&M jeans contribute to the destruction of Cerrado forests in Brazil
A survey by the British NGO Earthsight denounces the industrial culture of cotton in the Brazilian savannah, which is used in particular to make Inditex jeans.