Clean water Quote by Stacey Dooley
“The few pounds we spend for an item of clothing isn't the true cost - the real cost is the millions of gallons of clean water that was used to grow the fabric, or the millions of gallons of fresh water that was polluted with toxic chemicals to dye the clothes.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Water Footprint, 2021
Clothing's hidden water cost far exceeds its price tag
In simple terms: True cost of clothes is massive water use
Key Takeaway
Consider environmental impact when buying clothes
Themes
sustainability
environment
consumer awareness
Mood
concerned
motivated
Type
environmental
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy
- activism
Key Concepts
fashion industry
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How to make water footprints visible?
- What actions reduce clothing water impact?
A Different Perspective
Consumers may ignore hidden costs
