The negative effects of this industry are numerous.

‘Only a matter of time’

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…

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"I definitely fell into it in the past."

‘The charm completely wore off’

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…

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Best Prime Day Alternative Sales

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Best Alternative Sales to Shop During Prime Day 2025 View more + Amazon’s Prime Day is live as of today, with clothing, home decor, sneakers, and beauty buys seeing…

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"They are poorly made and are already falling apart."

Shocking new report reveals devastating impact of fashion industry on local waterways: ‘This is grim’

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,…

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This marks a market-wide EV victory.

Tesla makes massive sales comeback in Europe as key conditions align — is it enough to save the automaker from turmoil in US?

After a turbulent start to 2025, Tesla is showing signs of a turnaround in Europe.  Teslarati reported that, according to Carup data, electric vehicle registrations in June surged across the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands, where Tesla not only regained lost ground but also topped EV sales charts for the month. In the U.K.,…

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If we keep the pressure up, it's more likely that companies will change their ways.

New report calls out 65 major fashion brands for alarming practices: ‘It’s not enough’

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…

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"A missed opportunity."

‘Unfortunately, we have no choice’

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…

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