Neat idea for travelling. It doesn't seem like the best idea for everyday use. Are they less expensive than normal tshirts. How fast do they decompose

Kaja, Shippensburg, PA, 24 May 2006

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When and organic material decomposes (bio-degrades) it produces methane. Methane has 23 times the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide. It might even be better for the atmosphere to burn the used t-shirts. You could use them to power a bio-fuel washing machine. Oh wait, that's a ridiculous idea.

John, E+, 24 April 2006

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When you say "using a similar process to the manufacture of paper tea-bags" will it be using a similar material as tea bags? I am imagining a thin material being used to ease the breakdown of the shirt. If so, this T-shirt might well survive getting caught in the rain (once or twice, as a tea bag survives a few dunkings and a trip to the bin), but the wearer might find themselves exposing their undergarments/lack thereof, if the material goes see-through when wet. Is there a way to ensure that this does not happen?

Jaz, Western Australia, 12 April 2006

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I think Ecomonkey has a really good point, but what if this is the most sustainable t-shirt of the four? But yes, eco issues are so complicated already, it's best not to confuse people any more than they already are!

Cate, Nunhead, 10 April 2006

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Surely over the long run this would work out to be quite expensive and impracticle thus putting off the majority of consumers.

Helena, Oxford, 08 April 2006

183 agree 152 disagree Agree Disagree

This is a silly idea - it encourages the idea that mass consumerism, buying more than we need, is okay. It also encourages the throw-away society which we should be trying to move away from. Buy less = use less = less waste = happier people = happier planet! It's a no-brainer for me!

Ecomonkey, Auckland, NZ, 07 April 2006

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You may want to consider making something that can be worn multiple times - maybe for four months of wear. During this time, it is very easy to clean, using little or no water. Then, it is biodegradable.

Jennifer, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 April 2006

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I think the idea of a t-shirt subscription is great - you could buy it as a present for someone and they can have a new biodegradeable t-shirt each week of the year. A gift that keeps giving! May need some more research or work on the environmental aspect though.

Ali, Lancaster, 06 April 2006

211 agree 168 disagree Agree Disagree

What happens if you don't have a garden? Will it biodegrade on a rubbish tip? If so, does this mean that over time it will biodegrade in my wardrobe? Or does it need to be in contact with soil in order to break down?

Yuko, Tokyo, 05 April 2006

192 agree 147 disagree Agree Disagree

OK, you can buy me an annual subscription for Christmas then!

mike, peckham, 05 April 2006

209 agree 166 disagree Agree Disagree

Everyone seems very scared of how unusual a t-shirt of this type may be... if this does turn out to be the most ethical t-shirt of all, maybe what is needed is a bit more education to change people's mindsets.

Cate, Nunhead, 05 April 2006

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