What is Fast Fashion?
Fast fashion is a business model that focuses on mass-producing
cheap, trendy clothing at high speeds. While it keeps costs low,
the environmental impact is devastating.
Key Environmental Issues:
- Water Consumption:
It takes thousands of liters of water to produce a single cotton t-shirt.
- Microplastics:
Synthetic materials like polyester release microplastics into the ocean when washed.
- Textile Waste:
Millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills every year because items are designed to be thrown away quickly.
- Carbon Emissions:
The shipping and manufacturing processes contribute heavily to global warming.
To learn more about global environmental efforts, visit the
United Nations Environment Programme
.