ETHICS, MORALITY & YARN - why people care what yarn you use

I've been seeing so much discourse floating around the internet relating to yarn usage and it feels like everybody has an opinion. I decided to dive into that world a bit more and figure out: what are all the things people are saying and what opinions are out there?

Disclaimer: I am not an expert in every specific topic covered in this video.

Recommended/Referenced Resources to learn more:
Microplastics: https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/arti...
Overgrazing: https://extension.sdstate.edu/lasting...
Ethical Wool: https://goodonyou.eco/material-guide-...
Tayler Earl’s Video on Superwash:    • What you should know about SUPERWASH WOOL ...  
Recycling Fiber: https://cen.acs.org/environment/green...
Child Labor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
GOTS: https://global-standard.org/ (worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers)


Timestamps ⌛
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Sustainability
16:37 - Ethical Labor
23:04 - Ethical Farming
26:11 - Yarn Stash
30:26 - Local Sourcing
32:28 - Personal Finances
38:17 - Elitism
43:29 - Accessibility
45:48 - Final Thoughts
47:49 - Just Me Being Silly


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TL Yarn Crafts:    • The Shocking Truth About Knitting & Croche...  
Dr.Charlie Untangled:    • 10 knit & crochet patterns by Black design...  
Maressa Made:    • I start new craft projects when I'm stress...  
Tiffany Liew:    • summer knitting plans for 2022 | patterns ...  
All Homesteading:    • BIPOC Representation in Knitting | A video...  
With Wendy:    • I made a viral dress from only scrap fabri...  
Valerie Lin:    • Transform your Life through Thoughts & Cre...  


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