After the Copenhagen conference in 2009, "low carbon" became one of the hottest topics. Low-carbon life, low-carbon talents, low-carbon fashion, low-carbon tourism ... If it is not related to low carbon, it seems to be derailed from this era. If environmental protection concepts such as protecting the environment, protecting animals and saving energy have become the code of conduct, then low-carbon life is a green and fashionable lifestyle that we urgently need to establish.
As a fashionista, the best way to choose a low-carbon life is to refuse fast fashion. In recent years, fast fashion and high-speed circulation mean that waste is inevitable. The key is that the favorite fabrics of fast fashion brands, man-made fibers and polyester, are the "big consumers" of energy consumption. It is reported that a contract for 400g polyester trousers is to manufacture raw materials in China, make clothes in Indonesia and finally ship them to the UK for sale. Assuming its service life is two years, * * * has been washed 92 times with a washing machine, dried with a dryer after washing, and ironed for an average of two minutes. Then, it consumes about 47kg of energy and emits about 1 17 times its own weight. There is no doubt that fast fashion does not exist in the eyes of environmentalists, but it is out.
Facing the global low-carbon environmental protection movement, many fashion brands began to realize the importance of environmental protection to their brand image, and launched a series of environmental protection measures and publicity. Just like the limited edition reusable shopping bag "I'm not a plastic bag" launched in that year, it caused thousands of people to snap up. When people begin to pursue environmental protection with the attitude of pursuing fashion, it is already a kind of progress. When environmental protection becomes the fashion consciousness of everyone who follows the fashion, its function and significance are also subtle. This may take two or three generations of efforts, but "following the fashion" is also a good start.
Sometimes, from idea to practice, the distance is not far away. Low-carbon life is between a thought and a gesture. Whether this environmentally friendly and fashionable lifestyle can become the conscious behavior of more people depends on whether we can understand it. It is the most fashionable to advocate "low carbon" now. This word, which originated from the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in 2009, has subtly changed people's lifestyles and consumption habits everywhere. In addition to raising awareness of "energy saving and emission reduction", any place labeled as "low carbon" will become a healthy, natural and safe life treasure. The influence of "low carbon" on fashion has a low-key and gorgeous magic, which is commendable and exudes a unique style. It not only transforms the violent aesthetics and complex creativity into a relaxed attitude and the charm of returning to nature, but also transforms people from a modern and fashionable neon-eyed urban crowd into a chic and casual pastoral poet, writing the natural beauty of "low-carbon fashion" in the streamer.
Low carbon leads fashion.
Low carbon, English for low carbon, means that greenhouse gas (mainly carbon dioxide) emissions are low (low). After the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in 2009, "low carbon" became one of the hottest topics. After that, "low-carbon people" rose, and "low-carbon life" became popular. The lifestyle of "low-carbon life" can be understood as: reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a lifestyle with low energy consumption, low consumption and low cost. This lifestyle has quietly entered people's lives, and special calculators for calculating personal carbon emissions have also become popular on the Internet. People started hiking, saving living materials and reducing the amount of garbage. After the simplest definitions of "saving electricity, saving solar terms and recycling", more and more "low carbon" elements appear in daily life, leading the development of life to become a trend. No matter how difficult it is for countries to reach an agreement on "emission reduction" because of their interests, at least the concept of "low-carbon life" has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. No matter who says that "low-carbon life" is the life of an ascetic, I just feel that for myself and future generations, for a healthier, more natural and safer life, choosing "low-carbon life" has become the most fashionable lifestyle of modern people.
Low carbon changes fashion.
In the circle covered by "low carbon", fashion has become extremely eye-catching, because some people say that "fashion and environmental protection are inherently contradictory." The rapid circulation and aging of fashion means that the waste of fashion is inevitable, which makes it difficult for "low carbon" to integrate into fashion. But don't forget that while paying attention to low-energy services, designers have racked their brains to change raw materials to follow the initial principle of "low-carbon fashion", which not only spreads environmental awareness to fashion, but also makes fashion civilian and low-key. One of the low-carbon principles says: cotton, hemp and silk are chosen for clothes, which are environmentally friendly, fashionable, elegant and durable. So, look at the current fashion circle. GUESS introduced eco-friendly jeans for men and women made of organic cotton. In addition to organic cotton, the washing process of each pair of trousers also uses a very small amount of chemicals and simple washing methods, and even the labels are printed with 100% recycled paper and soybean ink, which conforms to the principle of environmental protection. H & ampm's organic cotton clothing covers everything from underwear to coats, and the trademark of "organic cotton" is specially hung to show the difference. Giorgio armani still insists on using flax and grain fiber as raw materials. Some footwear brands have also begun to use natural rubber as the raw material for making new soles, and the shoes are made of organic cotton produced by farming. "Low-carbon fashion" follows the principle of environmental protection, uses natural raw materials, and restores the most fundamental color and texture of fashion with gold and silver in the bustling fashion circle.
Low carbon derivative fashion
Last year, British fashionistas got up early in the dark and lined up to buy a grocery shopping canvas bag, not because it was sold in limited quantities or "naturally beautiful", but because of its naked and simple confession: "I am not a plastic bag." Canvas shopping bags not only tell people that it is not a plastic bag, but also tell us how deeply the concept of environmental protection is rooted in the hearts of the people in the fashion circle with its rapid popularization. At the same time, low-carbon lifestyles that advocate environmental protection are also popular. Ports 196 1 released the autumn and winter "crafts" series of 20 10 at the just-past 20 10 New York Fashion Week. In addition to presenting rosemary seeds in the invitation letter, it has become a hot topic in domestic and foreign media. The guests also received ceramic flower pots at the exhibition. Designers Fiona and Tia Cibani skillfully use high technology, but also penetrate the concept of organic environmental protection into the design details. Models with natural color makeup wear conceptual evening dresses that are harmonious integration of technology and nature, just like pure elves in the post-modern industrial world, and set off a wave of "organic fashion, low-carbon earth" in the fashion world. On the other hand, neutral colors such as deep purple, rosemary green, indigo, chicory and gray, which are common in the show that day, have become the representative colors of "low-carbon fashion". Jean paul gaultier also cooperated with Melissa, a famous Brazilian shoe brand for environmental protection, to launch 10cm high-heeled plastic sandals made of recyclable environmental protection materials, which will be launched in June of 20 10. Fashion women not only wear it to go shopping in rainy days, but also wear a pair of rubber high heels. They can also boldly flaunt "I am low-carbon, I am fashionable!"
20 principles of low carbon
1。 Turning off the lights and unplugging is the first step, and it is also the embodiment of personal cultivation;
2。 Each piece of paper is printed on both sides, which is equivalent to retaining the second half of the forest that was originally to be cut down;
3。 Don't take the elevator to climb the stairs, save everyone's electricity and change health;
4。 Greening is not only planting trees in the suburbs, but also planting some flowers and plants at home without driving;
5。 The perfect bathroom does not necessarily have a bathtub; It has been installed and may not be used every time; It has been used, please flush the toilet with accumulated water;
6。 Please believe that infatuation with fur is just an anti-ancestral impulse;
7。 Try to use less disposable toothbrushes, disposable plastic bags, disposable cups, lunch boxes ... because the oil used to make them is also disposable;
8。 Not necessarily mahogany and leather can reflect the taste of home; It is recommended to use bamboo furniture because bamboo grows faster than trees;
9。 The wedding ceremony is not your face that has been suppressed for 28 years, nor is it the PK accumulated by your family. Nowadays, simplicity and low carbon are the kings of sweet civilization;
10。 It can be confidently said that saving a bucket of clothes before washing is not because of laziness, but to save water and electricity;
1 1。 It really costs a lot of money to bring up a child from infancy to preschool. Some toys, clothes and books should be second-hand.
12。 The traffic jam is too long. Put out the fire first, and then wait for a while.
13。 Some people, especially women, use forty or fifty liters of water for a bath, and cleanliness is not so exaggerated;
14。 Carrying chopsticks or spoons with you has become the label of environmentalists;
15。 The amount of food stored in the refrigerator should be 80% of the volume. Too much or too little food consumes electricity.
16。 Go out for a walk if you have nothing to do. The house consumes a lot of electricity.
17。 If it is not necessary, try to buy local and seasonal products. Transportation and packaging usually consume more energy than production.
18。 Planting trees pays for the carbon dioxide you emit, how much you discharge and how much you suck;
19。 Clothes made of cotton and linen are not only environmentally friendly and fashionable, but also elegant and durable.
20。 Is it really necessary to dry? Let clothes bask in the sun more.