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[December Thematic Report] Waste: Fashion Waste

by Kyi Nue Chan Myae Win | 30-12-2022 23:49 recommendations 0
If you are a person who is aware of the environmental issues of today's world, you might already notice the negative impact of waste on the environment. You might even recycle waste and plastics!
But there are some wastes that you might not notice which are affecting the environment on a daily basis. One of these is fashion waste.

How fashion waste has impacted the environment
  • Fast fashion brands are producing twice the amount of clothes today than in 2000s and it is doing worse for the environment.
  • About 92 million Tonnes of Textiles Waste is Produced Every Year which cause a huge waste issue.
  • In the U.S, the average consumer wears a piece of clothing just 6 or 7 times before throwing it away. The majority of these thrown away clothes are not being recycled.
  • Most importantly, it is expected that these statistics are going to increase over time if we do not take action individually.
How can we change it
  • You should think before you buy them. Try to buy timeless, high-quality fashion products which will serve you for a long time. Better for you bank account and the environment
  • Support local sustainable brands. Make sure to have a background check on the brand before buying so that you can make sure it is actually eco-friendly.
  • Recyling- Thrifting can be a great option if you want to recycle clothes. Or donate your clothes to less fortunate ones.
 

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2 Comments

  • Junghyun Mentor Yoon says :
    Hi, Kyi Nue Chan Myae Win!
    This is your mentor, Yoon.

    Thank you for introducing the negative impacts of fashion waste on the environment and how we can prevent them.
    Your report could be even better if you provided appropriate images to illustrate dumps of clothes.

    Great job on writing the thematic report.
    I am looking forward to reading your following report!
    Posted 31-12-2022 17:20

Minkyung Mentor

  • Minkyung Mentor says :
    Hello, this is your mentor Minkyung.

    Thank you for sharing information on fashion waste. Because of fast fashion, fashion waste has become a very serious issue, and I hope individuals make efforts to reduce waste.

    Great job writing December report :)
    Posted 31-12-2022 17:08

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