ETHICS, MORALITY & YARN - why people care what yarn you use

I've been seeing so much discourse floating around the internet relating to yarn usage and it feels like everybody has an opinion. I decided to dive into that world a bit more and figure out: what are all the things people are saying and what opinions are out there? Disclaimer: I am not an expert in every specific topic covered in this video. Recommended/Referenced Resources to learn more: Microplastics: https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/arti... Overgrazing: https://extension.sdstate.edu/lasting... Ethical Wool: https://goodonyou.eco/material-guide-... Tayler Earl’s Video on Superwash:    • What you should know about SUPERWASH WOOL ...   Recycling Fiber: https://cen.acs.org/environment/green... Child Labor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... GOTS: https://global-standard.org/ (worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers) Timestamps ⌛ 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Sustainability 16:37 - Ethical Labor 23:04 - Ethical Farming 26:11 - Yarn Stash 30:26 - Local Sourcing 32:28 - Personal Finances 38:17 - Elitism 43:29 - Accessibility 45:48 - Final Thoughts 47:49 - Just Me Being Silly Mentioned YouTube Channels: Go Gently:    • Go Gently Premiere Episode - A Day In The ...   TL Yarn Crafts:    • The Shocking Truth About Knitting & Croche...   Dr.Charlie Untangled:    • 10 knit & crochet patterns by Black design...   Maressa Made:    • I start new craft projects when I'm stress...   Tiffany Liew:    • summer knitting plans for 2022 | patterns ...   All Homesteading:    • BIPOC Representation in Knitting | A video...   With Wendy:    • I made a viral dress from only scrap fabri...   Valerie Lin:    • Transform your Life through Thoughts & Cre...   All music from Epidemic Sound Current Subscriber Count: 6,408 #wips #Yar #CraftingCommunity #knitting #crochet #fiberartist