How Much Water to Make a T-Shirt? The Shocking Truth
Have you ever wondered about the hidden cost of that cheap new T-shirt? The answer might surprise you: a single cotton T-shirt requires a staggering 2,700 liters of water to produce.
What Does That Even Mean?
To put 2,700 liters into perspective, that's enough drinking water to last one person for approximately three years! This massive water footprint comes from growing the water-intensive cotton, plus the dyeing and finishing processes used in "fast fashion." It's a clear example of how our everyday choices impact the planet's most precious resource. Understanding this huge environmental cost is the first step toward making a real difference.
3 Tiny Wins for Sustainable Living Today
You don't need grand gestures to start living sustainably. Small, fun, daily actions add up to a monumental impact. Here are three tiny wins you can start right now:
1. Re-wear Before You Wash: Unless it's visibly dirty, wear your T-shirt an extra time or two before throwing it in the wash. This saves thousands of liters of water over time.
2. Shop Secondhand: Opt for thrifting or buying used clothing from a consignment shop. You give existing clothes a second life, directly reducing the demand for new production and water use.
3. Choose Sustainable Materials: When you do buy new, look for eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, linen, or hemp, which generally require far less water and fewer pesticides.
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BIO
I'm Jasmine Moosa – a software developer for 35 years, a lifelong tree-hugger, and someone who truly believes that tech and nature can be best friends. In 2017, I went electric and later unplugged from the grid entirely for a while, living off solar power in Marble Hall, where breakfast sometimes meant fruit from the garden.
Somewhere between debugging code and digging compost, I completed permaculture training and grew a thriving food garden. Those sun-kissed, soil-covered days inspired my book – a guide for those who want to travel with heart, soul, and a lighter footprint.
Sustainable Luxury Travel: Your Privileged Journey.
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Gently want every moment of my life – and yours – to be filled with the joy and awe of being in this Life