How fast fashion is impacting the planet - and what can be done about it

Less than 15 percent of donated clothes are resold, while the rest create more waste or get shipped internationally. On this earth day, what can be done to solve this problem.
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[@tactik5903]

I haven’t bought clothes in years.

[@leighhoppins9273]

You haven’t bought clothing in years, Is that a joke? Mean to say that you are like 45 years old for example, but you still have the same clothes from like you when you were five years old

[@leighhoppins9273]

That was a sarcastic kind of statement because if I said that I haven’t bought clothes in years, people would think I was wearing the same clothes I was at 13 years old and I’m 31 years old now so It’s been out years and years and years since I was 13 years old so if I was still wearing the same clothes from when I was 13 I would say I haven’t Bought new clothes year years to

[@leighhoppins9273]

I know a lot of people who don’t have that kind of money, and people that are really really really struggling don’t have that kind of money to afford new clothes So that’s probably why you haven’t boughten any new clothes recently for a long long long time

[@leighhoppins9273]

Now that they are coming up with stores that pick out clothes from the landfill and clean them up and make them all good and new again And then resell them then you might be able to get some good quality clothing, Ford quite a good price do you know? It may not be brand new clothes but they are/were very very very expensive clothing. People spent probably about close to $100 or even more than that maybe even $200 just for a pair of jeans and maybe $100 on that shirt, you know and then these people find them in the landfill or People that give the clothes away to the thrift stores, people that don’t have enough money to afford brand new clothing Can get a nice pair of pants and maybe a couple pairs of pants and then maybe even three or four t-shirts or shorts even for like five bucks not even in the states

[@leighhoppins9273]

I don’t think we have to worry about that in Ontario Canada where I live because we have a great big big big company. It’s called the Salvation Army and they taken clothing and food and anything you can think of and then hand them out to people who need them. I don’t think we have to worry about that in Ontario Canada where I live because we have a great big big big company. It’s called the Salvation Army and they taken clothing and food and anything you can think of and then they hand them out to people who need them. I don’t know if it’s in the states or not because he would think that the Salvation Army would definitely decrease the amount of clothing in the landfill And that doesn’t seem to be the case you know, so it doesn’t sound like they have too many stores that reuse clothing, you know Not like here in Canada I mean where I live and places around where I live like Orillia and Barrie they have places like the Salvation Army And they take in a lot of stuff

[@williamclark1244]

A little late with this information. I quit buying so much clothing years ago when I started to learn how it was impacting other communities of the world: people getting sick, water pollution, overworked, abused and underpaid. I told myself I was not going to be part of that problem and started researching the practices of companies. Several years ago I found the sites eco-stylist and the good trade. All products I now purchase are fair trade, eco centric and sustainably made. They may costs more so I buy less but I enjoy and use everything because first and foremost they are all intentional purchases and not just bought on a whim but from a wish list. The companies also do not ship in plastic, are all part of 1% for the planet, some allow you to tip and send a thank you note to the creator of your garment, support causes that align with my values and plant trees. I get a lot more with my money now than just an item and I no longer experience buyers remorse.

[@fairywingsonroses]

Same. I can't claim that everything I buy is ethically produced, but I have a few companies that I buy from occassionally that I know are ethical and good quality. I rarely buy clothes, so I don't feel bad spending more on something. That being said, not many companies have styles that I like; although, the options are getting better as more companies try to make good quality, ethically-made clothing.

[@user-rd5hp7xf1c]

this is not late information.the issue is they keep having to repeat this information over and over because we as a nation are addicted to fast fashion.

[@kansasgoldilocks]

I'm 41 and I literally just threw away a pair of middle school gym shorts and a t-shirt from my 3rd grade t-ball team in the last few years (I'm a smaller woman so they still fit). I know that's a little extreme, but don't understand how people can just throw things out when it still works.

[@EliSoza23]

The problem is again the consumer is to blame instead of pointing out the real problem which is with the corporations.

[@cocoknows]

The corporations are the main problem, but we all have a responsibility to do our part.

[@U-TubeAddict]

I think people tend to blame the consumer because as a whole we are pro-capitalistic society. A business cannot survive if there’s no want or need by the consumer. But there’s a huge want right now for quick fast fashion so that’s why companies like SHEIN and Temu is thriving so much. If we want to instill actual positive changes, we have to address both sides, government needs to force stricter policies and people need to realize they have a shopping addiction and entitlement issue

[@frndssayaugust306]

True. But we can. “Vote with our dollars “

[@kansasgoldilocks]

Nope. It's both. Corporations suck, but so do people who buy things and then throw them out immediately.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

​@@kansasgoldilocks👏👏👏

[@apolloxpony]

Sometime we have this urge to shop for "new" stuffs, we all do, what I'd do is buy vintage/2nd hand clothing. It's fun, and I'm happy with what I can do for the environment.

[@zeegeejay]

So not all of us have a wardrobe with half of the same clothes that it had 7-10 years ago?

[@mactownsend2890]

Who buys 70 garments a year? Rich white women? I have way more ways to spend my money. How many outfits does one need?

[@mossyoakmom8880]

Maybe it’s rich black woman or rich Asian woman. Go shopping and at Cabazon outlets in Cabazon California and they cater to rich Chinese. The Asians drive up in expensive cars with huge suit cases to shop. And they aren’t just women by the way. The Asian men are shopping also.

[@kansasgoldilocks]

Teenagers and 20-somethings.

[@Denka_]

what I can do? Huh? How about the big corporations who throw away that stuff once the season ends, instead of donating it, they throw it away.

[@Pj287.]

Donations from homes are even being thrown out because they receive too much

[@Moonchilling]

I know for a fact that these corporation donate A LOT

[@jazziez6467]

they cut it up too

[@cocoknows]

Stop buying fast fashion. Either stop buying cheap clothing that is trendy and poor quality and save up to buy fewer high quality garments, or buy second hand.

[@emilybusby6922]

Or the ones who literally light it on fire in order to preserve the exclusivity of their brand? They’d literally rather burn millions of dollars worth of their own merchandise than see it on the backs of the masses.

[@nancykurtz7333]

I don’t donate clothing. I’ve seen it ends up in another country’s trash.

[@teresa.tells.it.like.it.is.2]

Is Goodwill, or Saint Vincent de Paul doing this?

[@sydneywood4398]

List website links for companies fighting waste, please.

[@L34K5.]

I'm going to whistleblower Goodwill. It's true, it goes straight to the landfill if the clothes are unwearable; organized which is sellable and unsellable. Please don't donate. 🙅🏽‍♂️

[@gwiz2970]

Thank you

[@dedebrown2295]

Great segment & much needed!

[@chris12321222]

I haven’t bought new cloth since high school about 11 years ago

[@irememberla6460]

They say if we do not spend or consume, the economy will suffer...

[@cocoknows]

Stop buying fast fashion. Either stop buying cheap clothing that is trendy and poor quality and save up to buy fewer high quality garments, or buy second hand.

[@fairywingsonroses]

And what good is all of this spending doing us? We can afford to buy 70 new outfits a year, but we can't buy a house (and no, not buying new clothes will not be enough to offset the savings needed for a home). Wages are low, work expectations are high, corporate profits are at record highs, and the consumer gets nothing beneficial except things like fast fashion. We are giving these corporations all of our hard-earned money, and for what? Low wages, environmental damage, bad working conditions, insane housing costs, etc? Maybe the economy needs to crash. Endless consumption isn't helping anyone from an economic standpoint. I don't want new clothes. I want a home, financial stability, a livable wage, etc. I'm not going to keep buying if they won't give me what I really want. They don't deserve my business.

[@davidfromamerica1871]

The news media Headline says, “What can you do” Notice it doesn’t say. “What can we do” The news media in America is an absolute disgraceful abomination.

[@endthegenocideingaza]

You have to watch the video. Its clear what you can do.

[@frndssayaugust306]

Hey Ginger. Thank you for mainstreaming these issues. Hopefully your boss will let you shine a light on more of the things that get me eye rolls at dinner parties. At which point I will inevitably roll my eyes at how everyone is on the bandwagon. And I can move on to the other issues. Good on ya! Yes we in fact , can!!

[@user-lv6bv1ut1m]

Just stop.. fashion has gotten stupid.

[@anneliesececi418]

No mention of thrift and consignment stores… I buy almost everything used

[@arbors3]

Address of Maria Fernando Pizarro Torres owner of Casa Circular in Chile, please.

[@madisonlynn6520]

She has a very expensive suit on I know she recently bought for this interview lol

[@endthegenocideingaza]

You dont know what expensive is LOL

[@cocoknows]

If it is expensive and not trendy she can keep it for many years. The problem is buying inexpensive or trendy clothing that won't last long.

[@dianacroy4579]

I do not buy new fashions. I have found if you keep an item because you like it. Hems go up or down as the market goes up and down. I am 83 and have seen hem lines go up and down.

[@victoriamelgar2507]

That is a job for the politicians to do the consumer already pay for. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@teresa.tells.it.like.it.is.2]

Great! 🥺🙄🤣 Guess we need to talk about "The Emperors New Clothes" 😊😂😅

[@f12077]

Indonesian people like to buy imported used clothes because they are still good & don't end up in the trash rather than buying new ones because the quality is the same. But 2023 the government prohibits importing used clothes because the government cannot get taxes from there

[@HappyHappy-sq4ij]

Gen Z and Millennials- “I care about the environment” Also Gen Z and Millennials- “20 Shien shirts for this month please”

[@kansasgoldilocks]

Millennials are kind of old at this point (28-43). I'm not sure they fit in your rant.

[@HappyHappy-sq4ij]

@@kansasgoldilocks 4 lines of text is hardly a rant. Also, never said anything about age. If you don’t understand something about younger (not “young”) generations, please don’t hop into things that don’t involve you.

[@Asterisks12]

where are they getting the funding from? hmmm

[@cassandraknight8804]

Produce less needs to happen.

[@ChrisCupcake3]

If each state here in the U.S. had its own landfill of specifically clothes like how it's shown here, I think we'd view things differently. The concept of waste & consequence would be a reality for us, rather than something we ship off to another country to deal with. It's irresponsible. We can do better

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

It would be nice to see the videos rather than women showing off their new clothes, to show off their investment accounts of adding to their portfolios what they would have spent on outfits that month. Rather than $400 in blouses see what $400 in VOO would yield in a month.

[@juliejohnson9740]

We are a throw-away society 😢

[@ELCLAVE300]

We mAkE JeAnS oUt oF RECYCLED pLaSTiC....🤦

[@erinsmith5740]

Going to the thrift store and seeing so much is from SHEIN. It’s going to end up in the landfill. Scary.

[@js6728]

want me to do something about it...

[@U-TubeAddict]

I bought 3 t shirts last year. This year the only reason I am getting new clothes is because I’m pregnant and fat.

[@pbryant1360]

Please don’t give these nice guys arthritis.

[@drendrendren5359]

I actually really like the Trashie Idea

[@rosseryankeegirl]

Whether we buy or not...Clothing corps are still going to make useless clothes. All while not paying their fair share of taxes.🙄 The consumer is always damned if we do or dont. We see Express is closing, and im like yaay another fast fashion company..gone. yet on another page they're like awwww all those people are losing their jobs..which one is it?? Do we want these companies gone or for people to work shitty jobs??

[@DerekPK]

Instead of buying too much clothes. Give the money to me 🤑

[@SparkyOne549]

I never throw out any clothes. I reuse everything! This is simply an ad for trashy.

[@csedrivers2850]

🩷

[@jessedesoto1736]

So women, trying to look good are ruining our world.... Got It!!

[@starward0997]

Oh my lord u clearly are slow arent u?!

[@ronhutchinson1370]

How embarrassing. Ginger Zee makes her the story

[@ciaojeffitalia]

If Celebrities wear it only once, so will I. Can't be seen wearing the same thing twice on Social Media.

[@cocoknows]

You are part of the problem.

[@kansasgoldilocks]

I hope you're a troll. What an irresponsible way of thinking.