“Some experts claim that, due to such unprecedented human-driven impacts to ecosystems, we are now in the sixth mass extinction.” (Fashion Revolution) The fashion industry has a huge impact on... Read More
Clothing and textiles have a huge impact on marine life mainly from the large amount of microplastics that are found in our waterways due to polyester fabrics. Cotton also uses... Read More
Did you know that a polyester shirt, made from fossil fuels, can have more than double the carbon footprint of a cotton shirt? Plants and trees are also important as... Read More
Clothing production is believed to double by 2030. Sadly, the majority of this production ends up incinerated or in land fill. Fast fashion has created a model where clothing has... Read More
Approximately 80% of garment workers are women and unfortunately women are more vulnerable to exploitation in the fashion industry. Women in garment factories are also more likely to experience physical... Read More
The fashion industry still has a long way to go in ensuring all workers are paid a living wage which further perpetuates global poverty. The legal minimum wage in a... Read More