The Impacts of Fast Fashion

For much of fashion history, trends have stayed fashionable for years. However, with the rise of social media, many items stay trendy for significantly less time. This results in more waste from fashion than ever before. Every step of the production and distribution process negatively affects the environment. For example, the carbon dioxide that is produced by garment factories makes up for 10% of global emissions. 

I feel that more people need to be made aware of what they may be unintentionally participating in, along with ways to improve. Shopping secondhand and, if able, buying more sustainable clothing are both effective solutions. While it may not seem like much, small changes can have a huge impact.