Is there some key thing to watch for on labels when buying clothes?
Is there a "worst of" on a list of materials that contribute to this problem?
If I can help, to significantly decrease some of the damage I'm doing, by choosing clothes more intelligently... I will.
Basically anything with polyester or acrylic is a big no-no, which covers A LOT of our clothing. Thankfully there are movements which are going to change things.
The fashion industry are very sensitive to the wants of their customers. Look at ASOS, they are a huge online fashion giant, and they have just agreed to stop selling clothes with mohair, silk and cashmere, purely because of pressure from the animal rights people.
Though I must say, mohair, silk, cotton, along with hemp are much better for the environment... If you can afford it, get the guppyfriend bag, though don't confuse it with just any old wash bag, as a lot of them are made from man-made fibres that will leak out into the water supply.
Cg