Petition Title: "Transparency and Sustainability in the Santa Monica College Bookstore"

Dear Santa Monica College,

We, the undersigned students, are writing to demand transparency and sustainability in the clothing options offered at the Santa Monica College Bookstore. As consumers, we have the right to know where our clothing comes from and how it is made. By providing this information, the bookstore can help us to make more informed choices about the clothing we buy.

Additionally, we urge Santa Monica College to support sustainability by carrying more sustainable clothing options in the bookstore. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, and by offering sustainable clothing options, we can take a step toward reducing our environmental impact.

Sustainable clothing options are not only better for the environment, but they are also often better for the people who make them. Many sustainable clothing companies use ethical and fair labor practices, which can help to improve working conditions for garment workers around the world.

We urge Santa Monica College to take action and support the movement towards sustainability and transparency by carrying more sustainable clothing options in the bookstore and providing information about the clothing currently offered. By doing so, you can help to make a positive impact on the environment and support ethical labor practices.

Sincerely,

The Students

Facts to support the petition:

• The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, second only to the oil industry.
• Clothing production has doubled in the last 15 years, and is expected to double again in the next 15 years.
• The average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing per year.
• Many sustainable clothing options are made using organic cotton, recycled materials, or low-impact dyes, which can help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
• Sustainable clothing options are often made using ethical and fair labor practices, which can help to improve working conditions for garment workers around the world.