Fast Fashion
Overproduction & Waste
The Guardian
Overproduction of garments
unsold inventory
HuffPost
"One garbage truck of textiles is thrown away every second."
NSW Study
92 million tons of waste
water use
Environmental Impact
EPA Report
microplastics
66% of clothes end up in landfills
International Journal of Applied Marketing & Management
CO₂ emissions
pollution
sustainability
The Guardian
Kantamanto Market waste issue in Ghana
Labor & Ethical Issues
Daily Caller
brand denials
Uyghur forced labor
New York Times Opinion Piece
Warehouse workers
exploitation in returns processing
Consumer Behavior & Awareness
International Journal of Applied Marketing & Management
Impulse buying
lack of understanding of fast fashion’s impact
Amazonia Investiga
fast fashion vs. sustainable fashion trends
Sustainability Solutions
NSW Study
New fibers
hemp
pineapple
Mylo mushrooms
HuffPost
Upcycling
thrift stores
fashion rental models
Amazonia Investiga
Circular economy
sustainability proposals
Corporate Responsibility & Policy
The Guardian
Call for production transparency
Extended Producer Responsibility
HuffPost
Sustainable fashion movements
circular economy