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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I recently visited the Levi\u2019s store in San Jose. I talked to Dawn, a representative from Levi\u2019s about the company\u2019s sustainability practices because I knew Levi\u2019s was particularly focused on this aspect of their brand. First, Don mentioned the waterless technology used to make their jeans. They use far less water than traditional means. There have been \u201c4.2 billion liters of water saved since introducing Water<Less\u00ae in 2011 and 6 billion liters of water reused and recycled\u201d due to this program. Levi\u2019s also has a happy return option. SHe explained that instead of using traditional packaging, customers have the option to use eco-friendly reusable totes to deliver items and return these bags to the store. This reduces plastic and paper waste through reducing packaging and is box and label free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I also visited Levi\u2019s website to investigate further. In terms of social sustainability, Levi claims, \u201c65% of our products are currently made in factories that run our Worker Well-being programs\u201d. \u00a0 They introduced the Tailor Shop to repair products and recently introduced the SecondHand program in 2020, similar to Patagonia\u2019s initiative and other brands that have introduced a way to thrift for customers within their business. They also highlight the durability of their denim products with their motto, \u201cBuy Better. Wear Longer.\u201d This enables consumers to contribute their own sustainability practice by keep the products as long as possible to reduce turnover rates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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On their \u201cAnnual Sustainability Update\u201d, Levi\u2019s noted that their specific target areas are water, climate, chemicals, and people. They write, \u201cWe\u2019re working towards industry-leading targets including: 100% sustainably sourced cotton by 2025. 100% renewable energy in owned & operated facilities by 2025. 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in our supply chain. 50% reduction of water use in manufacturing in water-stressed areas by 2030. 80% of products made in Worker Well-being facilities by 2020.\u201d In my opinion, Levi\u2019s recognizes that becoming a sustainable brand is not effortless or cheap. It takes a long time but will benefit the company, the Earth, and stakeholders in the long run. I think it will also give Levi\u2019s a competitive advantage as they lead the charge in Sustainable practices: This past summer they were \u201crecognized as one of only 28 companies in the world \u2014 and the only apparel company \u2013 committed to climate targets aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels.\u201d I urge you to consider paying slightly more for a higher quality and more sustainable product next time you shop!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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