This note was found in an unopened box of shoes manufactured in Ethopia. It reads:
âSoldiers are watching us We are overworked We have nothing to drink We need helpâ
Those low prices offered by fast fashion companies come with a secret cost that the public never sees. The ethical treatment of factory workers in the apparel industry is a very real problem that deserves greater recognition by our nationâs consumers and policymakers alike. Fortunately, there exists a wide-range of websites, guides, and even mobile apps to help guide users towards supporting brands who donât engage in these destructive practices.
Hereâs the links to just a few of our favorites: The Art of Simpleâ http://theartofsimple.net/shopping/ Ethical Consumer Magazineâ http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/clothing.aspx The Good Tradeâ http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing
Do your part. Shop smart.
We encourage any retailers reading to share this post or put up one of your own.
-Team Tie Society
