Fast fashion, my fashion-forward friends, is wreaking havoc on our beloved planet. Let me spill the tea on the hidden costs of this trend. Brace yourselves.
Environmental Impact:
- 8-10% of global emissions
- Greenhouse gas emissions (oil,gallons of water, tonnes of chemicals).
- Every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles ends up in landfills or is burned.
Overconsumption:
- Fast fashion encourages the “wear it once, toss it aside” mentality.
- Textile waste accumulates in landfills, where synthetic fibers take ages to decompose and release harmful pollutants.
Sustainable Solutions:
- Upcycling is the best modern solution to this issue
Fashion can be fabulous without harming our planet.