Destroying Indonesian Rainforests For Fashion: The Truth About Viscose
In recent years, viscose has gained popularity as an alternative to synthetic polyester and natural cotton – currently the most common materials used for clothing. Viscose is derived from trees, which has led many to believe it is an eco-friendly option. But behind the slick marketing lies a much darker story. For this article, I explored how Indonesia’s forests and peatlands are affected by the textile industry, uncovering the socio-economic and environmental costs of pulpwood plantations used to produce viscose and other manmade cellulosic fibers (MMCFs) for our clothes…
