When your kid’s umbrella is packing more chemicals than a science lab, it might be time to click “remove from cart.” What’s happening? As fast fashion retailers like Temu and AliExpress explode in global popularity, governments are stepping in to address safety concerns surrounding cheap, mass-produced children’s products. According to The Peninsula, officials in Seoul…
AZO Cleantech has reported that major cities in Australia are on track to reach landfill capacity by 2030 due to the influx of disposable goods from fast-fashion brands in the Australian market. What’s happening? The increase of fast fashion brands and their cheap, disposable clothing has created what may soon be a crisis in landfills…
Chinese automaker Chery has managed to gain a massive foothold in the European EV market, leaving other automakers shocked at its ability to get into a highly competitive market so quickly. Reuters broke down Chery and other Chinese automakers’ quick move into the market and how they’ve managed to get a foothold in such a…
The cost of living continues to increase, driving some to consume more fast fashion, as they believe they’re getting more bang for their buck with these often inexpensive items. However, one Gen Z fashion designer recently explained to the New York Post that the cost of fast fashion adds up. What’s happening? Maddie Langshaw, an…
Tesla is headed for a second straight year of slumping sales after a poor second quarter. What’s happening? Reuters reported the company was “dragged down by CEO Elon Musk‘s right-wing political stances and an aging vehicle lineup that has turned off some buyers.” The news agency said that because tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the coming…
A new poll revealed that Tesla is faltering among people across the political aisle. Unfortunately for the brand, it’s not the first time it has faced this kind of issue, with owners reporting embarrassment and disapproval of CEO Elon Musk‘s behavior. What’s happening? Semafor published data from the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report that demonstrated Tesla’s…
Protected wetlands in Ghana have become dumping grounds for fast-fashion garments shipped from the United Kingdom and other European countries, negatively impacting the quality of life for residents. What’s happening? As the Guardian reported, the U.K. ships millions of tons of clothing to Ghana annually. While some residents make a living from selling secondhand clothing,…
Tesla continues to lose momentum in China with declining sales as competing electric vehicle automakers take over the country’s market. The Chinese company Xiaomi has been gaining significant popularity with its new EV, which is a direct competitor to Tesla‘s Model Y. What’s happening? As Business Insider reported, Xiaomi announced that it received approximately 300,000…
A report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has called out many major fashion brands for their harmful labor practices. What’s happening? Al Jazeera stated that the report, titled The Missing Thread, looked at 65 global fashion brands. Forty-four of them had previously pledged to reduce carbon emissions, but none of them created…
In early June, the French Senate voted almost unanimously for a bill targeting “ultra fast fashion” brands, imposing eco-taxes and limiting fast-fashion advertisement and influencer promotion, Euronews reported. However, critics believe that the bill, which mostly targets Asian-owned fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu, does not do enough to restrict fast-fashion culture in the country beyond…