India, April 22 -- The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, along with high water usage for dyeing clothes and chemicals which are hazardous to the ecosystem. As we celebrate World Earth Day today, the need of the hour is to bring about a change in the way we produce our clothes. Here's a look at some eco-concious fashion brands doing their bit.

With a background in environmental studies, designer Drishti Modi of Lafaani wants to champion the cause of slow fashion with her label. "When I worked with cotton farmers in Andra Pradesh for a project, I learnt that kala cotton, kandu cotton, akhola and punduru are cotton varieties with the least environmental damage as they use less water fo...