Why Natural Dyes?
Cost of Colors
Problems for the Environment
Using unnatural synthetic dyes with fossil fuel origins has a high negative environmental impact.
Some synthetic dyes are made of toxic chemicals.
The process of manufacturing some synthetic dyes releases carbon dioxide harmful to the environment and contributes to climate change.
The dying process discharges many harmful chemicals through the release of polluted water, which results in the death of aquatic life, the ruining of soils and the poisoning of drinking water
Synthetic dyes are NOT biodegradable.
Once in waterways, they accumulate to the point where light is prevented from penetrating the surface, reducing plansa’ ability to photosynthesize. This lowers oxygen levels in the water, killing aquatic plants and animals.
Problems for Humans
Most dyes used today are synthetic dyes.
Studies have confirmed associations between exposure to synthetic dyes and a range of diseases.
Humans are exposed to the synthetic chemicals of unnatural dyes through the air, skin and water, and even through eating exposed fish and plants.
Children are at an increased risk from synthetic dyes.
