DIRT
TURNING FASHION INTO A CLIMATE SOLUTION
DIRT is a charity that works to regenerate soil.
Regenerating soil is one of the most important actions to be taken in the face of climate change.
DIRT regenerates soil through supporting the biodynamic farming movement.
We have a crisis on our planet. The current agricultural system is not working. Millions of climate migrants are already seeking refuge outside their homelands due to drought caused by agricultural irrigation. Tonnes and tonnes of chemicals are seeping into our water systems, about half of them from agricultural chemicals deliberately sprayed on fields. The carbon dioxide released from soil by poor agricultural practice is causing the ice caps to melt. All of these things are happening in large part because our soils have been degraded by conventional farming techniques. We need a system change in agriculture, and DIRT is working toward the adoption of biodynamic farming to grow everything we need, including food for our kitchens, fibre and leather for our fashion, wood for our buildings and herbs for our medicines. Everything we need is grown in soil, and we could grow it in a way that supports the regeneration of the Earth.
Founded by Arizona Muse
MODEL • ENVIRONMENTALIST • SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
Everything we need, have, and use, is grown in soil. Soil that has been abused by chemical agriculture and is often nutrient poor. DIRT is an independent charitable organisation working toward regenerating soils that have been degraded by conventional agriculture and mining.
Biodynamic Farming is a type of regenerative agriculture. It is a movement that is nearly 100 years old but not well known, yet holds the answer to Earth's regeneration. It is working hard to transform the agricultural system into a healthy one, one that supports life on Earth. It uses no chemicals at all and makes its own compost on the farm to fertilise the soil, omitting the need to purchase chemical fertilisers which are harming soil microorganisms. With each passing season, the life under the soil of a biodynamic farm becomes healthier and nutrient rich. Biodynamic Farmers start by asking the question: "How can I help this land on which I live and work?" DIRT works to regenerate soil globally by supporting and helping the biodynamic farming movement to expand. Everything grown in soil could be grown biodynamically and for all our benefits, should be.
WHY SOIL?
EXPLAINED BY DIRT
To get closer to the earth beneath our feet, we created a series of stories spontaneously narrated by Arizona Muse to take you through the journey of Mother Nature’s raw materials and how, through biodynamic farming, we can create a better future for soils and ultimately, our Planet. Join us on YouTube to discover more stories…
MINING
LEATHER
MONOCROPPING
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Our intention is not to divert funding from other regenerative agricultural charities. If you donate to anyone in this space, please continue to support those initiatives.
DIRT PARTNERSHIPS
Whatever industry you work in its important to keep your feet (and thoughts) on the ground. DIRT collaborates with brands to create awareness and fundraising for its’ earth saving projects. Supporting DIRT is a clear way to state an intention for a more sustainable Earth.
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TOGETHERNESS AT DIRT
DIRT is an organization that knows the meaning of the word regeneration is two-fold; social and environmental regeneration happening in tandem gives lasting change the best chance possible. We recognize the impacts of colonialism are negative both on the colonized and the colonizer. This understanding is interwoven throughout everything that we do to work towards a future where everyone's needs are met.
Did you know that you can now donate 1% of your salary as an individual or 1% as a business to environmental causes? You can even choose DIRT as the beneficiary of your kind donation.
FOLLOW DIRT’S JOURNEY ON INSTAGRAM…
