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meimayy's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Jawdropping. Bedat blends research and anecdotes into the journey of a garment from the humble beginnings of a cotton plant, through many pairs of vulnerable overworked hands, to the homes we live in, and to the final destination of a landfill, sometimes unregulated or a river.
janmaj's review
challenging
informative
sad
4.25
Excellent information, highlighting history and policy to follow a hypothetical pair of jeans all around the globe from farm to landfill, with many problematic stops along the way. The writing could’ve been better, but the subject is thought provoking and sobering.
jerushae's review
A deep look into where our clothes come from, how they make it to our door, and where they go when we’re done with them. The details are fascinating and concerning, and hopefully encourage people to buy less and more thoughtfully. The research is shared in an informal manner that I think could benefit from stricter editing, but I overall recommend this book to anyone curious about the topic.
anothersarah's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book, I will absolutely be gifting it to people I think would be interested as well
boggremlin's review
3.0
This is a very thoughtful, in-depth exploration of the costs behind fast fashion. Bedat follows a (theoretical, not specific) pair of jeans through its entire lifecycle, shining a light on the workplaces of people who make cheap clothing as well as the environmental impacts of the industry as a whole. Bedat is careful to point out that this is nothing new; the cotton industry, for instance, owes its success to slavery. She also examines how disenfranchised populations bear higher burdens of climate change, and how donating unwanted clothing often leads to a landfill, not to a second life. This is a really enlightening book and is worth a read, especially for those who are keen to develop more ethical, eco-friendly, and sustainable approaches to their closets.
cathpaal's review
5.0
I will never buy clothing (or anything else) the same way again. Are you looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint? Start with your closet.
The author traces a pair of jeans from the growing of the cotton to production all the way to what happens when we "donate" them to charity.
Eye opening!
The author traces a pair of jeans from the growing of the cotton to production all the way to what happens when we "donate" them to charity.
Eye opening!