The wind blew cooler temperatures our way overnight, and as a result I pulled on a sweatshirt + comfy pants this morning instead of the breezier clothing I've been wearing for months. These pieces feel really good + even better when I take a moment to appreciate the time + effort that went into finding pieces made with intention + care.
This week I walked through rei thinking I might find a cozy layer to take on a camping excursion. I looked at a lot of fabric content tags + felt so much dissonance of purpose: a whole store dedicated to outdoor activity packed full of clothing that is made to pollute it. Polyester reigns supreme in outdoor clothing today.
Years ago, my partner worked at rei, where he learned about gortex + was smitten. Today, gortex is banned in several states, because its waterproof finish comes from forever chemicals that have been linked to cancer. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency addressed exposure to forever chemicals by issuing legally enforceable drinking water standards. Using these standards, forever chemical bans have been proposed in many states, but Republican lawmakers stand in the way of their passing. The Republican candidate for the presidency has told us that he plans to dismantle the agency + his record clearly shows us what he is willing to do.
And so...what started as a post about lovely loungewear:
...has made a soft turn toward what's at stake this week here in the US. Please, please vote, if your citizenship allows. There are things to dislike about each candidate...but, make no mistake, the choice is between Harris + Trump. State + local elections have great importance as well. Don't waste the opportunity to influence the future we will all live in.
Much love,
Jane
This week I walked through rei thinking I might find a cozy layer to take on a camping excursion. I looked at a lot of fabric content tags + felt so much dissonance of purpose: a whole store dedicated to outdoor activity packed full of clothing that is made to pollute it. Polyester reigns supreme in outdoor clothing today.
Years ago, my partner worked at rei, where he learned about gortex + was smitten. Today, gortex is banned in several states, because its waterproof finish comes from forever chemicals that have been linked to cancer. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency addressed exposure to forever chemicals by issuing legally enforceable drinking water standards. Using these standards, forever chemical bans have been proposed in many states, but Republican lawmakers stand in the way of their passing. The Republican candidate for the presidency has told us that he plans to dismantle the agency + his record clearly shows us what he is willing to do.
And so...what started as a post about lovely loungewear:
- unbleached cotton is my new black :)
- organic cotton forever (for farmers, for planet, for garment workers, for us!)
...has made a soft turn toward what's at stake this week here in the US. Please, please vote, if your citizenship allows. There are things to dislike about each candidate...but, make no mistake, the choice is between Harris + Trump. State + local elections have great importance as well. Don't waste the opportunity to influence the future we will all live in.
Much love,
Jane
