Crude Products

Most sane people would avoid drinking bleach due to its harmful nature; however, most people do not think twice about exposing themselves to harmful materials as they get dressed in the morning. Did you know that a typical polyester shirt contains toxic dyes and catalysts? My guess, would be no. This shirt can be referred to as a crude product. A crude product is a desired item designed for the needs and wants of a consumer; however, the product is not designed for human or ecological health and therefore, it is counter productive to the society. It is doing more bad then we initially might think. Since we do know this information, why do we continue to make such products? The reason comes down to green. And not green as in being environmentally efficient, but green as in money.

This picture was taken by Marc Falardeau.

For more information on the shirt making process click here.

A post created by group 3: Nici, Roxanne, Danielle, Theresa, Ganesh (Santa Clara Students)