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Despite being a natural material, cotton—one of the most significant raw materials used in the production of textiles—seems to have a high environmental impact due to its usage of pesticides, fertilizers, and water.

On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which starts on Sunday and this year is held in Egypt, a shocking new report reveals the fashion industry is lagging on its goals to reduce emissions by 2030.

With the changes it has undergone in the last 15 years, the concept of "fast fashion" has been added to the textile industry. Clothing with a shortened consumption life has been produced rapidly upon intense demands, resulting in the use of more energy, water and chemicals.

When it comes to the tech needed to create a decent running shoe, the word sustainable doesn’t often spring to mind. The performance-focused midsoles that athletes rely on are usually synthetic and petroleum-based, and research has shown that producing the average pair of running shoes is equivalent to leaving a 100-watt non-LED lightbulb on for a week.

Saamuhika Shakti, initiated by H&M Foundation, organized by The/Nudge Institute and supported by BBC Media Action, Sambhav Foundation and CARE India, Hasiru Dala, Save the Children India, Social Alpha and Water Aid India is a unique initiative to improve the quality of life of waste pickers in Bengaluru, India.