Unravel the threads from the biggest names in fashion and you’ll find the string tied to the rapidly disappearing Amazon rainforest. According to a new report published by the non-profit Slow Factory Foundation and conducted in coordination with supply chain research group Stand.earth, more than 50 of the most popular clothes and accessories manufacturers are contributing to the ongoing deforestation of the Amazon.
The guilty parts include brands that you are undoubtedly familiar with and may even have in your closet right now. Luxury brands like Coach, Prada, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton all were found to be contributing to deforestation of the world’s biggest rainforest. Likewise, fast fashion brands like H&M and Zara — already on the hook for the massive amount of waste that they contribute — are also engaging in harmful practices. Even athletic brands like Nike, Adidas, and New Balance were found to be contributors to this issue.
