Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Buy-o a Biopuff?

The 'Biopuff' Puffer jacket replaces the traditional goose down lining with material from bulrushes. The bulrushes will be sourced from a rewetted peatland in Greater Manchester (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/03/bulrush-saltyco-biopuff-puffer-jacket-rewetting). This seems like a good news story, as peatlands are exceptionally good carbon stores (reducing the impact of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions). Wetlands also provide habitats for a range of animals and plants (including some water birds). Bullrushes produce enormous numbers of air-borne seeds, so they won't miss a few (the plants will be valued and encouraged). Geese and Eider ducks can be more relaxed. The purchasers also should feel a sense of moral superiority (so long as they don't buy too much 'fast fashion').

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