Ethical Processes

What impact does the fashion industry have on people and the environment?
(Defra Sustainable Clothing Roadmap 2007)

• 1.5-2 million tonnes of waste generated in UK in 2006 and the hazardous waste and effluents associated with production.
• 70 million tonnes of waste water generated in UK in 2006.
• Toxicity fertiliser, pesticide and herbicide use.
• 3.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emitted from the UK clothing and textile sector as a whole in 2006 from washing, processing fibres and growing raw materials.
• child labour, poor working conditions, low wages, health and safety risks are associated with production mostly in developing countries.

What can be done?

• amoosi carefully selects high quality materials from charities such as Oxfam Wastesaver and small businesses in London which would otherwise be thrown away, downcycled or shipped abroad.
• We produce luxury quality clothing and accessories made to last.

Our company policy

• Use reclaimed and vintage materials to produce our collections.
• Source and produce locally in order to avoid CO2 emissions associated with transportation. All our materials are sourced in England and our production takes place in Stratford, in East London.
• Support education and research into sustainable design and production through our 'Skills for Sustainability' programme.
• Support and promote young fashion designers, by providing opportunities at amoosi.
• Reduce our environmental impact throughout our company operations.
• Use packaging that can be re-used or recycled made from renewable sources.
• Reduce energy consumption in the office through energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources.
• Conduct our business travel by bicycle or public transport.
• Awareness raising: participate in events and exhibitions to raise awareness of sustainable fashion.
• Transparency: we produce an annual report of our environmental and social impacts.