Cotton
The Con: Cotton can use a lot of water to grow, but it really depends on which region of the world it’s grown in.
The Pros: Cotton is a natural fiber that doesn’t need a ton of chemical processing, and it has a lower impact on climate change (read: less CO2 emitted) than most other common fibers.
WHEN YOU SAY “ETHICAL”...
In this case, we mean: Artisans in Southeast Asia make these
bags by hand using weaving techniques handed down through generations. These artisans are paid fairly and produce in small batches to minimize waste and prevent overproduction.