Northern Ontario’s ethical clothing brand Ungalli recognized at annual Nature Inspiration Awards

Most of us don’t consider where our clothing comes from, or under what conditions it was made.

We almost certainly don’t think about how much water is being used to make each item.

The answer? About 2,720 litres—for one T-shirt.

Ungalli Clothing was born in 2013 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with sustainability and conservation top-of-mind by sisters Hailey and Bree Hollinsworth. Hailey and Bree have made quick and long strides in such a competitive industry at ages 23 and 25, respectively.

Just one T-shirt manufactured by Ungalli can save 141 days of drinking water and more than three kilometres’ worth of driving emissions due to its proximity close to home.

The brand ethically manufactures its clothing in Canada using equal parts recycled cotton and plastic bottles, proving life in plastic really can be fantastic.

“People may think the impact they make by buying a sustainable T-shirt isn’t really that big, but it’s part of a much larger movement,” says Hailey. “It’s standing up for people, for the planet, and for change.”

The Hollinsworth sisters were recently named recipients of the Canadian Museum of Nature’s 2017 Nature Inspiration Awards in the Business (Small and Medium) category for their brand that has gained local, national and international acclaim.

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