Wednesday 7 June 2017

Sustainability Marketing: Fashion Helps Save the Planet

Adidas has partnered with Parley for the Oceans to make and market shoes made from plastic ocean waste. The idea is to raise awareness of the need for clean oceans and recycle this waste in a productive way. Adidas has set a goal of selling one million shoes made from ocean waste by the end of 2017. 

Stella McCartney, who was involved in the Adidas designs, has also partnered with Parley for the Oceans on a new limited-edition backpack made from recycled ocean waste. This product is one of many that will incorporate a new fibre made from ocean waste plastics.

Other fashion marketers are saving the planet as well. ASOS, Tesco, Nike and H&M are some of the brands that will be using only sustainably sourced cotton by 2025. All over the world, fashion marketers are looking at sustainability issues and ways to reduce the stress on natural resources.

How much value do consumers see in buying fashions marketed with sustainability in mind? From the perspective of consumer behaviour, are the ethical issues of sustainability marketing compelling enough to motivate purchasing?