The true cost of fast fashion

Millions of tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year-it’s one of the fastest-growing categories of waste in the world. How can the fashion industry continue to grow while addressing the environmental need for people to buy fewer clothes? Film supported by @TheWoolmarkCompany
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[@kkktkaten]

So is changing your phone EVERY SINGLE YEAR!

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

Especially iPhones are stupid and selfish, junk tech.

[@Robbythegod]

The Fairphone might be an option here. Modular phones...

[@fmkhan213]

I think Verge did a video on it.. Silicon Waste

[@lordwiadro83]

If only these phones lasted longer... My current phone's build quality is so poor that after two years of normal use it now refuses to charge. The charging port is broken. So I am forced to get a new phone...

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

Ah, if only people understood that... My father gave me an iPhone a few years ago, and everyone thought I was crazy because I continued to use my old smartphone for a year. It was working perfectly well, why should I discard it? Even people I don’t consider particularly materialistic agreed that I should have thrown away my old phone, because Apple. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jaridkeen123]

And yet here i am 25 and I still have shirts from high school...

[@AlqGo]

Leaving shirts for your future children? You're so friendly to the environment 😄

[@chaturamuthukumarana1809]

Me too!

[@kazuki3107]

Me too! In my country, it is common for people to re-wear clothes from 20 years ago and they are still wearable! The clothes may look kinda old and outdated but still wearable!

[@nicolesieber16]

26, and same.

[@OrifielM]

I'm 30, and I also still wear clothes I bought in high school. Some of them I've resewn over the years into new garments that fit today's trends.

[@DavidMcFarner]

There is gold in thrift stores.

[@skojigoquist9288]

Sometimes quite literally :) I'm the pocket of an old dressing gown :)

[@FostyFR]

Macklemore agrees.

[@4G12]

Patagonia's business model isn't about innovation, it is actually a renaissance of how humanity used to treat their clothing. This is how we are supposed to treat our clothes.

[@finnersmcspeed5646]

Patagonia is how clothes used to be produced

[@WeMadeItSewingSustainably]

@@finnersmcspeed5646 and how we can and need to make it common again.

[@colechapman6976]

Patagonia is an exemplary example of people over profit. They even repair clothing and have a worn wear website. Yet they are still highyl valuable. Goes to show there are no excuses for other clothing manufacturers. Sure, they are pricey, but they last for a very long time and are supported. I think of it like this, instead of buying a 25 dollar jacket every year or every 6 months at a fast fashion locale, I could buy a 250 Patagonia jacket that will last for five years and I could then repair it at a Patagonia store and wear it for even longer. Far cheaper, and far more environmentally friendly. Patagonia is not for quantity, but it is for quality

[@TheAnuradha03]

Minimalism. Yep. We all should practice that.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

Indians already are one of the most minimalist in the developing world. The western countries are the ones who are wasting so many resources that 40 Indians/Chinese can live on one American's lifestyle.

[@katakrapicz3730]

Soo true!

[@nastiapetlic5397]

No. Is enough to buy second hand shops and clothes. I have a lot clothes but all from sh.

[@totalrandomness4543]

Minimalism, while great, isn't even necessary. It's not so much a case of having less, but just consuming less in the first place.

[@cable30]

All the stuff i read and watch about minimalism, is that it has been around for a long time and some have lived it for long time. it just that we are born to want so much and so over time it is an over abundance of stuff we want and think we need but over time we loose interest in what we have so look for the next thing or anything that give u that hi or joy of having it anytime. it not for everyone cause some or many want everything, while others are just happy having the needs and some wants instead of keeping so much they dont really need any more sometimes.

[@natalier5461]

Shop secondhand 💛🌍 There are lots of great clothing in thrift stores. Don't be afraid to shop there!

[@kimmulakshmi]

You do know that not ever country has second hand shops right??? Where I am from, there's only 1 in the whole state. Most people don't buy second hand where I live.

[@bluelight2681]

@@kimmulakshmi but for the people who have access should use second hand, possibly even make them themselves so it can eliminate unethical labour at one section of the garments life span.

[@kimmulakshmi]

@@bluelight2681 But most people do not like to use second hand. Do you??? Most certainly not me. True what you said but still the hygiene part comes to play also.

[@thatoneawkwardturtle9550]

@@kimmulakshmi shopping second hand is actually becoming really trendy now. Do you have to drive really far to donate your clothes then? Maybe thrift shop when you do that? Also if you you create a demand for second hand mkre shops will pop up

[@kimmulakshmi]

@@thatoneawkwardturtle9550 Same does not apply all over the world. You are thinking only in your country. I'm not from where ever that you are from. So before commenting, use your damn brains then reply.

[@victormaciel2295]

Throw away my clothes? Never! I still wear a pair of boots I bought at Zara in Mexico City back in 97 with my white shirt from Gap that I bought back in maybe 88 which I pair with a pair of trousers that I bought at Uniqlo just recently. Laundry with care and wear all of your wardrobe in a cycle plus buy classic pieces with a twist and they will never go out of fashion. if it has a hole I am on trend with the distressed look I wore back in my 20s.

[@AcidRainbowSkies]

Yessss! Caring for clothes properly should be more of a thing.

[@danilucita22]

What?? 😨

[@denisesheehan9189]

I agree. I will buy a piece from a fast fashion chain and wear it for 10-15 years. Its how we live that matters.

[@cable30]

I stopped buying clothes just to have unless really want or need it at time. i go with the wear and tear method now. wear it out then toss if cant use no more. some i donate if not up to my wants or needs of clothes. i have become fussy or picky on how stuff gotta be as to roomy and comfy at time. if really not like or want no more then i just donate if still wearable.

[@rogofos]

That stuff is older than me!

[@ajeetalbert91]

Modern day fashion is like modern relationship. Too many choices! You get bored so fast and dispose it with no sense of responsibility.

[@thetayterminator1436]

This seems to be a problem that females have with every area of their life…

[@gigglypuff3589]

Ajeet Albert so true.. I so want more people to realize this truth

[@normalgirlcvco]

@@thetayterminator1436 mmm because men don't?

[@eurekamreum5458]

@@thetayterminator1436 It's a problem for everyone, that affects pretty much every aspect of our lives.

[@rogofos]

Except, you dont feel nacked all the time.

[@bellatrixevans]

I never understood the whole 'new closet every season' idea. I'll buy new clothes maybe a once, or a couple of times a year, and even then, it'll never be 'haul' worthy, it'll just be one or two pieces that I actually need. Clothes don't get bad THAT fast, there's really no reason to toss them after a couple of months unless you're an athlete using heavy-duty attire or something

[@patty221]

I mean I ran cross country in highschool and college and I wore the same clothes all those years. Only my shoes wore out.

[@hawktalon7890]

If you're a child I can see you donating a bunch of clothing every few years [I know some of my own from back then no longer remotely fit], but other than that you really shouldn't be swapping out your entire wardrobe every couple of months unless it's too damaged to repair.

[@revaddict]

I used to wear cheap clothes which didn't last long.. Since the past couple of years I started shifting to expensive good quality clothing.. In the long run, I see that I am not buying much these days.. I seriously don't get the stupid continuously buying trend..

[@heinuchung8680]

Me too when I was younger. I used to love H&M for men but they just did not last very long and in the end I had to move on. I did recycle the clothes though.

[@liviaclaire]

Same thing for me. I also take care of my clothes better and run gentler cycles when I wash them so they don't get damaged and last more. I cannot immagine now having to spend so much time looking and buying clothes every other week on fast fashion stores.

[@jigsaw2253]

rahul nargundkar can you name a brands with high quality

[@revaddict]

@@jigsaw2253 You can get quality everywhere, you just have to learn to understand clothing.. Try and visit every brand to try and feel the cloth, fit n finish etc.. Recently I bought a bunch of stuff from A&F for CAD300, everything 50% discount.. Totally worth it.. Other brands might be even better affordability is also important..

[@debbiepotter6413]

Most are just so superficial these days. Very shallow and couldn’t give a shit about the earth.

[@PtolemyXVII]

I like the Patagonia repair model, instead of selling products, they are shifting towards service.

[@awaisb7750]

Good job Economist! worth watching this 6 mins short doc.

[@singha6]

But Rent the Runway is running the world's biggest dry cleaners which can't be good for the environment. So the solution is always to buy less, buy better

[@feufollet02]

And also in thrift stores if you can ! :)

[@eugenet8386]

Don’t you wash your clothes?

[@texaspoontappa2088]

@@DerHalbeEuro I see what you mean, but if you factor in employees that are hopefully well paid and fabric that is high quality and sustainably made, you can see where the high cost comes from. Garment workers need to be paid well. I still can't afford it, but one day I hope to and I think the price will be worth it.

[@vijaydevaraj595]

Less is more for Need, More is less for Greed

[@mjenks85]

I have worn the same 5 pairs of Jean's since I graduated 13 years ago. How can people afford new clothes with such a high cost of living? I work fulltime and make good money.

[@alfredthepatientxcvi]

@john smith lol

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

Kudos!

[@agneslaufer9579]

Credit cards and minimum payments !!!

[@lunaticali4187]

john smith what's ur aim about the mention Somalia 🇸🇴 in ur common🤔

[@cos3]

Same goes for cars and other electronics like phones and televisions. I think that the world just has enough of it for now and will need more in a longish while. However, the companies, business models, advertisers, factory workers, etc. need everyone to continue buying every short while. Not really sustainable in my opinion but it seems they're making it work.

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

Marketing is Evil.

[@cos3]

@@NicholasLittlejohn Almost everything in the world is "evil" if you really think about it.

[@samcreates3979]

We need more companies like this in this world

[@Offensive_Username]

3:56 "helping to tackle an increasing throw-away culture" And what do we see in the fashion blogger's hand? A single-use plastic coffee cup.

[@john3260]

Tu quoque fallacy.

[@anunaykumar9736]

Now i can feel good about wearing same 3 shirts in all year long

[@AmandaFrelke]

My high school sophomore English watched this as part of a research unit we're doing focused on the '"fast fashion industry." We are in northern Wisconsin and I think most of us were surprised and appalled at the expanse of waste involved in the industry of fashion. But we were impressed Patagonia's concept and integrity.

[@911SuperGT]

I remember when i use to buy clothes rarely. Now, fast fashion is not just a matter of getting the latest, but the quality of clothes a have dropped significantly to an extent where we feel like we need constant change. I have bought several tshirts, shirts and jeans from zara and they all shrink and start to lose quality just a few washes...

[@Charles-hy6gp]

well it's called *fast* fashion for some reasons, they have low prices in exchange of low quality

[@xiangwanlin]

Patagonia is my favourite brand. I wear a Patagonia down sweater for 4 years now, it's the only winter coat I own. Their trade in program is also wonderful. I am still using the backpack from high school, which is more than 17 years ago. Owning less does make my life lighter and lighter! I don't buy clothes anymore for a couple of years, except for underwear and socks, and I also started to accept clothes that people gave to me. It saves me a lot of time and energy to focus on things that I really care about.

[@lifeoflani9823]

I love this. I am glad more people are promoting a more sustainable way of buying clothing.

[@vectoredthrust5214]

And my fiancé continues to badger me about updating my wardrobe that hasn't been majorly updated in 7 years. This is exactly why I balk at the idea of buying new clothes and gradually demote their use from clothes good enough to go out in, to clothes worn at home, to pyjamas, to finally heading for a clothing recycling bin

[@kuyaleinad4195]

Vectored Thrust Lol same, some of my house clothes are like 13 years old and some even older since I’ve just taken clothes my dad doesn’t wear anymore XD

[@sherry4914]

You’re picture is of a pony.... Your fiancé might just think you have bad taste lol. Thrift stores and thrift online can be a good way to update your wardrobe with less of an environmental impact.

[@cable30]

I am same way of any gear not care to wear to go places, then i use as bed shirt or donate any later. i have so much some not worn yet and rest not worn for so many years, so have enough to use and so no need buy new any unless want or need real bad.

[@JadeDragonRaze]

I wear my clothes till they are full od holes, then i fix them. LOL

[@samradtzyt7309]

This is actually my english class homework, thanks for the great video

[@rachelmalcolm1223]

A lot of single use plastic in rent the runway dry cleaning facility...

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

Agreed, and nasty chemicals most likely. Not fully thought out.

[@novazlife]

I had the same thought. Businesses need to think about the impact of the full life cycle. I see this happening in so many businesses solving one issue but creating another.

[@hyrunnisa997]

Yes. But at least they are doing something to tackle fast fashion rather than nothing.

[@Sakuraalvina]

Plastic bags are used for every single article of clothing for any other online stores as well, they have work to do but overall they’re doing something great

[@meh23p]

Then we should get better at reusing the plastic.

[@OurChangingClimate]

Woah, I literally just did a video on this. Must be because the environmental costs of fast fashion are huge.

[@ingridp4457]

I rather buy a classic piece that costs $500 that will last a long time and it’s high quality than all these garbage clothing from Forever 21...

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

Far better experience and cheaper in the end.

[@robertnewport9590]

Only works if you can put that amount to start with...

[@blondiesque_8237]

total garbage. Mind sharing what brand to buy instead at $500?

[@SuperYogagirl]

I totally agree. I have a small amount of clothes, but I wear all of the items regularly and have had them for years. I have classic pieces and could care less about fashion 'trends'.

[@murphinity]

Exactly, I saw this Burberry Trench Coat on sale for €600 lately, which is of high quality and never goes out of style. I'd rather save up and purchase that, than buy a cheap 100 dollar trench coat from H&M, which would probably break sooner and fit less well.

[@adityaunni420]

Celebrities preach about environment and their the ones causing all this.

[@mcscotty325]

It's about time someone spoke out about this. The fashion industry has been getting a free pass for too long. Something not mentioned in this article is that many higher end designer pieces often end up in the landfill without ever being worn. They would rather discard it because marking it down "devalues the brand".

[@marlonelias]

I only buy what I need and donate the things I don't want, hopefully others will think the same!.!.

[@Fr4ncM]

If only Patagonia apparel weren't so expensive!... Not really an option for me on a teacher's salary. Affordable brands allow me to wear nice looking clothes without breaking bank, I never dispose of them unless they become too damaged, though.

[@levbobrov1398]

3:57 -- disposable paper cup.

[@vj9580]

Both my parents were raised in the Great Depression. We always mended and made do.

[@carys_eats_cake9671]

how old are you??? that was 100 years ago

[@smartguy9101]

Buy my clothing 2nd hand in charity shops. Great finds, Great quality and low prices.

[@Tomfissh]

I had absolutely no idea Patagonia had this business model. I'm very impressed. This was a fantastic little doc with plenty of fresh info.

[@cms3000]

Now they need to produce beautiful clothes 😂

[@Indi_Prashant]

Very important issue address by The Economist team..... great job!!!

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Great video. I like how different aspects were shown.

[@Patel1747]

*Love Your Animations* it's just easy to understand

[@royalty3008]

Wow, I didn’t know any of that. It’s amazing how oblivious normal people can be to things like this

[@Versillio]

I'm starting to wake up when it comes to buying good products once rather than buying mediocre products year over year. It is indeed more expensive at the beginning, but as I look ahead, it will be cheaper in the long term.

[@moover123]

I've been working in a workshop and honestly, thrown away clothes are quite wellused there to clean things. So not all of the stuff thrown away is wasted resources if reused.

[@dso1986]

This rent the runway idea is genius n so obvious

[@bbygrlpt2]

I became a minimalist for two reasons.. for the environment and to save money. Even tho last yr I landed a good payin job at first I was tempted to go crazy shoppin but Im happy that feelin fade away and now Im happy only buyin what I really need. This yr I only bought 1 sweater and 1 pair of shorts. Next yr I doubt I’ll buy anythin bc I have enough clothes to wear for a long time.

[@cable30]

Yea, seen videos of some try go minimalism and they discover they have so much clothes i am just shocked sometimes. so they try to sort and decide what donate and what to keep for more space.

[@sancho7863]

I never got into fast fashion. I like to buy nice quality stuff and take good care of it and hold onto to it for a while

[@AS-cs9gi]

I want to make the switch but I’m poor

[@FloatingOnCloudNein]

A S Imo you can still buy something from a fast fashion store if you intend to hold onto it for a while, but most of the time the clothes wear and tear literally only weeks later and need to be replaced regularly, so in the end you're just accumulating a lot of costs. Whereas if you buy a sustainable and more expensive piece that will last you a long time, then you will actually be spending a lot less for a lot more.

[@AS-cs9gi]

@@FloatingOnCloudNein well the tearing part almost never happens for me, but i get what you mean.

[@ragnarok6799]

'Rent the runaway' is a great idea, since more people wear the same piece of clothing over time, but the water and energy it takes to wash them? Does not seem very good for the environment...

[@gun123455]

I've got no idea about fashion. But the thing i I want to say is that fashion trend goes round and round as well as going fast. For example, there is jean we call '나팔바지'. The point is, to reduce problem we need to stop throwing away cloths. Because, as it goes round and round we can reuse it or reforming! That will reduce the problem for sure.

[@emilyhoang9329]

Did I just watch a 7 minute ad for Patagonia?

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

Seems like it..

[@leilanidru7506]

Not really.....they’re the one of the few rare companies who actually took the ethical route and is doing things the right way. Which is weird because it’s in their best interests for people to buy more and do so constantly. I think they were just about the only example of how clothes are supposed to be treated by clothing brands. It was also like a 2 min clip in a 7 ministerial video; I don’t think it was an ad at all.

[@Leumasleumas725]

All marketing schemes

[@louchatman883]

Thank you for posting in giving me an understanding

[@thequranicwisdom744]

I have graduated 2 years back still me and my mum wears my class 6th sweater. Thanks to my mother, she takes care of clothes so well, it still looks new 😎

[@manny_f]

I'm nearly 41 and I still have a fleece top my mother bought me when I was 15. Back then it was too big for me, but I still wore it. Now I'm bigger and taller and it fits right. It wasn't an expensive garment at all, and yet it was well made from quality materials that have stood the test of time.

[@Elena-kz6ss]

Well, i’m 28 and still have some clothes from my elementary school (a sweater that was a bit too big then now it’s perfect). It still looks great why should i not wear it??

[@_No1partyanthem-]

Yes

[@Demonomania87]

Patagonia has the right idea and are sending a much-needed message, but it's not realistic to think that their way of manufacturing and selling clothes will provide sustainable clothing to the world. I say this as an ex-employee of Patagonia who still loves everything they do. That said, there are lots of things you can do to help even on a budget: A) buy second hand clothing. Of course there are thrift shops, yard sales, flea markets, 'vintage shops' and the like but also a growing number of online platforms for buying used clothes so it has never been easier. Every item received from someone else instead of pulled off a retail shelf is one item saved from the landfill and also one item not harming the environment again through production. Not to mention it's often cheaper (or gets you better quality than the same money in a retail shop). B) when buying new, don't go for the cheapest or on sale items, because those are often manufactured with bigger environmental impact, poorer worker conditions and worse durability. Carefully look at the garments you are considering, and if possible inspect them physically. You will often find there is a direct relation between durability (flimsy fabrics, poor stitching, quickly fading colours etc) and price, and this is truer the closer you get to the bottom end of the market. C) When buying clothes made of cotton, try to get organic if at all possible. Conventional cotton farming is one of the most polluting and environmentally taxing forms of agriculture in existence. Organic cotton farming isn't perfect but it's a lot better.

[@rachy__.]

This is why I love Patagonia so much. The quality is amazing and I have two jackets from them that have both lasted for more than 10 years with frequent uses. Amazing.

[@rindeer8094]

Just made a video about the environmental impacts of 'decluttering' methods like the konmari method and I linked to this video in it :)

[@galiar9184]

I didn't buy a single piece of clothes this year at shops, only at thrift stores. Unfortunately I can't say that's cause I'm very conscious about fast fashion, I just can't afford the high quality clothes at regular shops...

[@jebbie2595]

*I get a big percentage of my clothes from Thrift Stores. Hardly ever do I buy new; w/in a 3 yr period I might have bought new 1-2 shoes, 1-3 pants, 2-4 shorts, 3-5 shirts. I've done the same for my husband & 2 kids (19 & 18) for the past 20 yrs as well & they're all fine w/ it. And when we're through w/ something (outgrown, don't want/like, ect) I always give them to someone else or give them to the TS. Very seldom does anything go in the garbage; clothes w/ holes can be used to clean w/, made into quilts, ect. Sure, TS clothes aren't going to be up to the minute style you see in stores but they're still stylish. Shopping second-hand is a win/win; you help keep clothes out of landfills & you save $.*

[@user-jp7rw4xr4w]

I was surprised that clothing waste had a big impact on the environment. To solve this problem, clothing companies must carry out eco-friendly projects. For example, Uniqlo is working on a project to collect old clothes and reform them to make new products.

[@anmnou]

Even brands that were known to be of higher quality and are more expensive have started using subpar materials and have terrible construction yet are still charging a lot....J.CREW, Banana Republic, for instance. Any suggestions for decent quality women's wear brands? I tend to buy second-hand now or vintage.

[@curious6190]

Thanks you 'The Economist'.

[@Hannah-yu4ed]

I learned how much the fashion industry contributes to pollution. Especially with the introduction of fast fashion, the environmental pollution became even more severe. I believe that we should now be more aware and make wise decisions. A wise consumer should be able to distinguish a green-washing company from a true ESG company. (Young Lim)

[@jaidenp4103]

The fashion industry works hard but the fast fashion industry works harder, at hurting our environment at least. The fast fashion industry includes so many more companies and brands than we realize. We are hurting our environment but at what cost? A cheaper one? The concept of quantity over quality is the concept on which they founded this industry. There are so many alternatives and sustainable options to find such as thrifting, which thankfully started trending on social media. But it is going to take societal collectiveness to put an end to this industry.

[@amulyarb2150]

Yes. Material are not just materials, it comes from living thing you borrow it so respect it by using it to its full potential.

[@yoyoyo5621]

I only have like 4 outfits and usually keep clothes for like 10 yrs so im really careful when i buy clothes. I find h&m clothes the worst. The fabric there is so cheap. Most clothes now last a really long time even from fast fashion places like forever 21 and Zara. There's really no need to throw away stuff that fast

[@morninboy]

I have clothes from the 1970's and 80's that are still wearable and I still use. I'm also a carpenter/ builder. Jeans get patched T shirts are turned into rags and friends give me some old clothes, mostly heavy shirts suitable for winter construction. These people live in a different world. Buying items to wear three or four times proves one is an idiot. AKA the problem. Before the Patagonia repair concept we had local tailors but poor quality cheep products seems to have ended that business. Estimating that global clothing sales will triple by 2050 might be a little presumptive. I'm expecting environmental along with economic collapse. Don't forget with unsustainable practices we are running out of many natural resources

[@ceochala]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! ❤️

[@marisol033]

I do not plan on buying more and more simply to keep up with the fashion. Not my style.

[@BabaKae]

A vlogger I would recommend for those who love fashion AND being sustainable is The Notorious KIA. She does everything secondhand and is very creative.

[@mysticalgwsam316]

I'm your biggest fan Ijeoma Kola i watch all of your videos and we have to do you for homework ya this is my favourite homework ever yay ☺️😊😗

[@fthat8780]

Great report.

[@kuwait85]

Excellent piece

[@Jackson-rf6rv]

I haven't bought new clothes since August last year when there was a sale on. I barely have any money left after my bills anymore, so the last thing I'll be spending my money on is clothes

[@mr.johnzussino6217]

Great video - thanks.

[@catarina81]

This may sound unbelievable but I am 24 years old and I wear the same clothes from when I was 9-10 years old. Maybe that's why people ask my ID every time I buy energy drinks...

[@tothewall7130]

It was great shock that our daily wearing has deep side effects on the environment. I think that having consciousness on that environmental issue is the first step to have. Also, such as Patagonia, paying attention to the fashion brands that deals with not only beauty but also the social value would be great.

[@BobbiZiin]

I agree, companies should make fixable product.

[@naheel3948]

Very informative thank you

[@jasminjose13]

brilliant reporting

[@user-mx3wk2nr6y]

Promoting circular economy models such as recycling, upcycling, and rental systems can help to reduce waste and extend the life of clothing. Encouraging consumers to buy less and choose quality over quantity can help to reduce the demand for fast fashion and promote more sustainable consumption habits.

[@laMoria]

2019 : cloth are thrown away 2020 : I'm gonna end this man's whole carrier 2021 : consumerism rises up at an alarming rate

[@christinasweeney-baird5954]

So much single use plastic at the Rent the Runway plant?!!! Gaining usage of clothing items at what plastic cost?

[@sinon415]

Shout out to all the NTU year one students doing this for their induction task.

[@Atipat12]

Great article

[@ibnawf112]

Amazing

[@MC-yp3xv]

1 patagonia fleece cost around 100-150 euros (depending the model) a fast fashion fleece cost 30 euros more or less...but the first one keeps 6-7 years the second one if you are like one winter...so it's better to invest good money once than a little bit more often...(This works with brands like Patagonia, Houdinisportswear, Haglofs, etc...to buy Prada, Armani, etc...the result it's often the same one of the fast fashion brand, just more expensive...why so? cause Patagonia doesn't seek to be "trendy" but just functional...so they have not the necessity that you buy every season new products...)...

[@vegansikh]

As a stringent Vegan who strives (to the best of my ability) to live a cruelty-free lifestyle "all-around", both dietarily and otherwise, in regards to both humans and animals, I've found myself confused over the correct consumeristic consumption that I should be practicing. Since alot of things are made in China, as well as other Asian or non-Asian third-world countries, which are notorious for human rights violations, and since those same products may be non-existent in terms of being made in either the USA or other first-world countries, or if they are being made in the USA or other first-world countries, the prices are more likely extraordinarily higher and unaffordable for alot of people whose income falls below a certain status, it tends to make the situation of viable options for ethically-conscience people like myself to appear bleak and confusing. This can be a difficult issue for ethically-conscious individuals to address, tackle, and contend with in terms of personal decision-making as regards ethical consumeristic consumption.

[@hanpark6536]

Fast fashion is thought to be an unavoidable structural system. I think it would be better for companies that lead fashion to change their values on fashion rather than changing the structure itself. For example, I think it is best to make clothes considering environmental factors, such as making clothes that can be recycled or making clothes that consume less water, etc. Therefore, changing its fashion structure would be impossible, but changing the people's value on fashion could be easier and more effecive.

[@user-si2pd4hl9p]

If a company that sells clothes has a policy or activity for the environment, it would be nice to give various benef its for the company from the government. For example, tax cut

[@the_sideshifter]

Good message overall, if we ignore those 2 ad pieces with the trendy, greedy, hypocritical, companies :D

[@cute_anusha]

Environmental impact is colossal

[@tushigde8857]

Fast fashion is often produced in developing countries where labor laws are weaker, leading to poor working conditions, low wages, and even forced labor. Many workers in the fast fashion industry work long hours for very little pay.

[@lounaschaison9303]

ty very much

[@alfredthepatientxcvi]

I ❤ The Economist

[@jessicaacosta1726]

Awesome

[@billyfox6368]

Charity shops: they're an answer.

[@GinandNat]

Where are your sources for this video? I would like to use them for a research paper I am doing.

[@malayaanderson8222]

I shop at these stores personally, but I also don’t shop often. I’m not willing to spend a ton on one piece of clothing, when I’ve bought from these stores & kept it for few years.

[@samd8018]

I usually buy top brands which are more environmentally friendly and long durability. I try treat my clothes well so I don’t dispose of them.

[@seanhartnett79]

For example people can actually say textiles are recyclable and not tell us how to do it, so it ends up in a regular recycling can causing problems. Same way with Ewaste, batteries, light bulbs and plastic bags, you drop them off at a Lowe’s or a Home Depot or a grocery.