From the Interns: Fast Fashion and Climate Change: Why Thrifting Matters
Every season, new clothing styles and the latest trends flood our feed, and so do the consequences. The fashion industry, often praised for creativity and self-expression, is actually one of the world’s most polluting industries. From how clothes are made to where they end up, fast fashion’s environmental cost is far greater than most people realize. The clothing industry is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions, which is more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined (United Nations Environment Program [UNEP], 2021). Producing one cotton T-…