An email from Patagonia got the ball rolling. Patagonia said that they would take back used Patagonia clothing in exchange for store credit. My partner has a few things that he hasn't been wearing much because they are too big...but that are hard to let go. This, however, seemed like a deal worth taking.
Once the pieces were gathered, he looked for further instructions + found that the original call for used stuff had been modified. A couple of emails later, it was confirmed that none of his items would be eligible. (I still thought it was worth mentioning here, because it will work for some.)
The work of gathering + detaching had been done, so I hoped that a trade of some sort could still go forward. Three long-sleeved tees (couldn't find that last one when I went to take the photo) + two pairs of shorts...for a "new" one of each? Fingers crossed we don't have to let that forward momentum go to waste. ;)
Once the pieces were gathered, he looked for further instructions + found that the original call for used stuff had been modified. A couple of emails later, it was confirmed that none of his items would be eligible. (I still thought it was worth mentioning here, because it will work for some.)
The work of gathering + detaching had been done, so I hoped that a trade of some sort could still go forward. Three long-sleeved tees (couldn't find that last one when I went to take the photo) + two pairs of shorts...for a "new" one of each? Fingers crossed we don't have to let that forward momentum go to waste. ;)
I thought maybe I could gather some options to sweeten the deal...starting with the long-sleeved tee. On further investigation, I found that Patagonia is now making all of their long-sleeved tees with polyester. Bravo on the fair-trade certified sewing. Bravo on the 50% recycled cotton. But the 50% postconsumer recycled polyester + all the plastic microfibers it will shed with each wear + wash get a "no".
I was able to find two secondhand, long-sleeved, Patagonia tees in his size on eBay. I also used this ethical tee post to gather these options:
Now the choice is his. :)
Photos with links via those links. Top photo, mine.
Love,
Jane
P.S. I wrote this post before I had the chance to have a conversation with my partner. He looked at all of the options + we talked about which ones were most ethical. There wasn't much enthusiasm happening, so I asked if he really wanted a long-sleeved t-shirt. He considered when he would wear it. These shirts were only getting worn to mow the lawn + he knew which other layer he'd wear on the few days a long-sleeved t-shirt would be preferable. So in the end...the conclusion was that no replacement is needed (or wanted). And that is the most ethical tee...the one we didn't buy. :)
I was able to find two secondhand, long-sleeved, Patagonia tees in his size on eBay. I also used this ethical tee post to gather these options:
- Everybody World :: 100% recycled cotton, made in USA
- Mollusk :: USA grown cotton, made in USA
- Jungmaven :: hemp/organic cotton, made in USA
- Outerknown :: organic cotton, made in Los Angeles
Now the choice is his. :)
Photos with links via those links. Top photo, mine.
Love,
Jane
P.S. I wrote this post before I had the chance to have a conversation with my partner. He looked at all of the options + we talked about which ones were most ethical. There wasn't much enthusiasm happening, so I asked if he really wanted a long-sleeved t-shirt. He considered when he would wear it. These shirts were only getting worn to mow the lawn + he knew which other layer he'd wear on the few days a long-sleeved t-shirt would be preferable. So in the end...the conclusion was that no replacement is needed (or wanted). And that is the most ethical tee...the one we didn't buy. :)
