fast fashion
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Five Ways To Make Your Life More Sustainable
Ready to go green(er) this Earth Day? Here’s a place to start.
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Who Should Be Responsible for Used Clothing?
Should fashion brands be accountable for the nearly 13 million tons of textile waste Americans produce every year? New legislation says yes.
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Meet the Woman Pioneering Sustainable Change in Fashion
Maxine Bédat advocates for improved transparency and sustainability goals within the apparel industry.
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The Challenge of Sustainable Fashion
Young people, who are the primary market for fast fashion, are beginning to understand the environmental damage caused by the industry.
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Why Fashion Needs to Be More Sustainable
As the world re-opens, it’s a good time to take stock of the implications of how we dress.
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