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6. The use of smaller words and shorter sentences The process of turning raw materials into textiles contributes a huge number of chemicals towards the environment. According to Earth Pledge however, the majority of a garment's carbon footprint occurs after it is purchased. Of course, many of these garments will be discarded and only trendier styles whenever a new fashion season begins. To keep these clothes from ending up in landfills some designers are recycling vintage looks into stunning new designs. The British Glass entry features its three-year programme to facilitate collaboration between glass manufacturers and government to create a decarbonisation action plan – setting out the sectors’ priorities for energy efficiency and decarbonisation in areas such as research and development, technology implementation, energy infrastructure, recycling, skills and funding. In April of this year all ten of the UK’s large-scale glass manufacturers signed up to the voluntary action plan.