Could look into dyeing some fabrics naturally? Colours wouldn't bee as bright/ strong as synthetic dyes but would certainly be better for the environment.
- Purple: Grape juice
- Pink: Plums, Cranberry juice
- Red: Madder root
- Red-orange: Red onion skins
- Yellow: Turmeric, Onion skins, Tea
- Brown: Coffee, Walnut hulls
- Yellow-green: Mature carrot leaves
- Green: Nettle tea leaves, Horsetail tea
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