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Sustainability
is defined as “meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.” At Mountains
of the Moon, this means doing our part to make a positive impact
on the earth and its inhabitants, through a combination of
eco-friendly design, sweatshop-free labor, and all around green
business practices. We work to
become a part of the solution, rather than adding to the problem.
Exactly how do we do this?
Mountains of the Moon creates clothing with
the
conscious + stylish
in mind - those of us who care about the environment and
fair labor practices who also want to look good in what
we wear. From start to finish, our garments are
designed, patterned, manufactured, dyed (using
low impact dyes),
and tagged (using
eco-friendly materials)
in the USA
in small,
100% sweatshop-free facilities
that are family owned and operated.
We also choose to use
eco-friendly fabrics that
are known for durability and long-life (click
here for more information on our fabrics). By selecting
fabrics that are not only grown and processed using
sustainable methods but that also last longer than
conventional fabrics, we are able to produce clothing
with longer lifecycles than the average garment.
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We opt to create pieces that are fashion-forward but also
timeless for the same reason: Designs that are stylish but that
can also be worn for multiple seasons and that surpass
short-lived fads and trends are
less likely to end up in landfills.
In August 2010, we introduced the Rediscovered Collection on our
retail website, which offers gently worn recycled and vintage
fashion, in an effort to bring new life to discarded but
beautiful garments. Our eco-friendly art features
recycled, reused, and reclaimed materials.
We ship our orders using reused packing materials or USPS
boxes that are cradle-to-cradle certified for
ecologically-intelligent design, and use recycled,
tree-free and biodegradable office supplies.
![Mountains of the Moon Designer Melissa Baswell speaking on sustainable fashion at Green Apple Arts & Music Festival, Chicago.](MotMGA2.jpg) |
Mountains of the Moon also makes regular donations,
both monetary and in clothing, to several organizations,
including American Forests, Carbon Fund, Oxfam, Conscious Alliance, the
International Tibet Independence Movement, the Red Door
Animal Shelter, the Organic School Project, and others.
We also participate in events like Green
Apple and organize benefits with non-profits like
Climate Cycle, where we work to raise awareness
of environmental issues and responsible design by giving
guests the opportunity to learn while enjoying fashion
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All in all, we practice what we
preach, strive to be green in every aspect of our company, and
live by our motto:
smart. sustainable. style.
About Our Eco-Friendly Fabrics
Hemp is the ultimate eco-friendly fiber.
Hemp fabric is one of the longest-lasting and most
resilient fabrics, becomes softer with time without breaking
down, and grows well naturally without the need for pesticides.
Organic
Cotton is grown on land that has been free of chemical
pesticides and fertilizers for at least three years, and is
incredibly soft against the skin.
(Conventional cotton accounts for one-half of the world’s
pesticide use).
Tencel is biodegradable fiber made through an
ecologically responsible process from the cellulose found in
wood pulp, from trees grown on responsibly managed farms.
We use tencel fabrics
that are blended with hemp for the most luxurious feel and
flattering drape.
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