In 2023, thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh took to the streets with a modest, straightforward demand: a minimum wage of $208 a month. At least four people were killed by police during the protests. Thousands more were injured, many too afraid to seek medical help, knowing that visible wounds might expose them as protesters…
Mumbai, India: Indian workers sew in clothing factory in Dharavi slum. getty The global fashion industry, valued at $1.7 trillion has elements of mass production, exploitation, and disposability, and it stands as one of the largest polluters and least transparent industries. From fast fashion’s environmental footprint to microplastics found in human bloodstreams, the crisis is…
Curio Blue Paradox Earth Day event at the Griffin MSI. Guests enjoying the Blue Paradox exhibit that brings awareness about the ocean’s plastic pollution. (AC Photography) On Earth Day 2025 (April 22) the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry became the epicenter of innovation and environmental advocacy as it hosted The Blue Paradox Sustainable Fashion…