"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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"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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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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