Philadelphia used to be one of the leading Textile and Clothing manufacturing cities in the US.
Today, what is left of that textile past is a large number of empty plants in North Philadelphia and a number of Clothing design and distribution companies. The Philadelphia region is home to: Urban Outfitters, Destination Maternity, The Jones Group, Burlington Coat Factory and a few more apparel manufacturing companies. Nowadays most of our clothes are made overseas and very often on the other side of the planet in India, China, Pakistan or Vietnam.
Have you ever wondered how is it possible to buy a pair of jeans at Target for $15? Yes, $15.
It is not only that labor is much cheaper in China and India, it is much more than that.
Here is a video produced by Greenovate on the Secret Lifes of Clothes. Greenovate is a Chinese social venture that is pushing Chinese companies to embrace sustainable business practices.
When you are considering purchasing a $15 pair of jeans or the newest electronic device, take a minute, just a minute to consider whether the product you are about to purchase is safe, healthy, green and socially responsibly manufactured. How?
Simple, use the tools that The Good Guide is providing:
- Install their Transparency toolbar on your browser: http://toolbar.goodguide.com/
- Or download their IPhone or Droid App at http://www.goodguide.com/about/mobile
