Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry
2007
Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Claudio Luz
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Hypothesis
How does globalization and consumerism affect the life cycle of clothing?
Conclusion
The fast fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental pollution and waste.
Supporting Evidence
- Fast fashion leads to a significant increase in clothing waste.
- Each year, Americans throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person.
- Only about one-fifth of donated clothing is sold in thrift shops.
Takeaway
When we buy cheap clothes, we often throw them away quickly, which hurts the environment. It's important to think about where our clothes come from and what happens to them after we wear them.
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