How to Shop More Sustainably Without Spending More
Sustainable fashion does not have to mean expensive fashion. Here are practical strategies anyone can use right now.
The True Cost of Fast Fashion β and What to Do About It
The fashion industry produces roughly 100 billion garments a year. Around 85% end up in landfill or incineration within months of purchase. The garments we wear for one season are often produced by workers earning below a living wage in factories with little environmental oversight.
What the numbers tell us
- Clothing production has roughly doubled since 2000
- The average garment is worn only 7 times before disposal
- Textile dyeing is the second largest polluter of clean water globally
- Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics into waterways with every wash
Shifting your own consumption
Individual choices matter but industry change matters more. Support brands with transparent supply chains and genuine sustainability commitments. Ask questions, read labels, and vote with your wallet for a better industry.
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