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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