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Is fast fashion destroying our environment?
In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at the environmental impact of fast fashion. Specifically, I ...
Urgent fundamental changes to ‘fast fashion’ clothing items which are treated by many as disposable is needed to stem a devastating impact upon the environment according to scientists. The fashion ...
So what can companies do to limit waste? How can fast-fashion companies reduce their impact? The fashion industry takes a heavy toll on the environment. Clothing production consumes one-tenth of ...
Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21, whose U.S. operator filed for bankruptcy, was expected to have closed most locations by this week. How Trump’s order to end a tariff loophole could impact Shein ...
In fast fashion, wool is commonly blended with fibers derived from fossil fuels and coated with chemicals, further increasing the environmental cost of production and disposal of these garments. Fast ...
Having just celebrated Earth Day, it’s time to think green. Everyone loves affordable clothing, but is the risk worth being ...
There are many reasons, however, to hit the brakes on fast fashion. Not only is it hard on the environment and problematic for workers, in the long run it can be more taxing on your finances than ...
So-called "ultra-fast fashion" has won legions of young trend-setting fans who snap up relatively cheap clothes online amid surging inflation, but the booming genre masks darker environmental ...
Environmental concerns ... And does a second life for fast fashion items actually reduce overall consumption—or just extend a problematic cycle whilst making users feel better that their ...
There is a growing movement to encourage the fashion industry to be less toxic to the environment. Some fast fashion retailers have heard the call and responded, with sustainable collections and ...