Devils In Your Closet
The Harmful Impact of Fast Fashion
By: Alejandra Coello de Portugal, Axel Fraser, Sasha Appel, and Nico Adler
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Abstract
Abstract
Fast fashion is slowly but surely killing our Earth. According to Earth.org, the environmental impact of fast fashion comprises the depletion of non-renewable sources, the emission of greenhouse gases, and the use of massive amounts of water and energy. While there have been some improvements recently, there have also been some detrimental things. In 2024, the French Parliament passed a bill banning the advertising of fast fashion, and also established fines for brands producing it (The Boar). SHEIN, a big fast fashion brand, has not shown any signs of stopping. According to the New York Times, Shein leaves about 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide a year in its trail. Luckily, there are solutions that give us hope for the future. Brands like CoraBall and Petit Pli are doing things to stop or at least slow down the horrible reality that is fast fashion.
What is fast fashion?
What is fast fashion?
Fashion is awesome. It can help us express ourselves, keep us warm, and much more. But have you ever wondered about the dark side? Would you believe us if we told you that some of the most popular fashion brands cause extensive damage to the environment, cause some of their workers to die under bad conditions, and harm animals badly? This is fast fashion, a sad reality to the world. The term “fast fashion” refers to “cheaply produced and priced garments that copy the latest catwalk styles and get pumped quickly through stores in order to maximize on current trends.” (Earth.org). Then these pieces get thrown away and create many problems on our Earth.
Fashion is awesome. It can help us express ourselves, keep us warm, and much more. But have you ever wondered about the dark side? Would you believe us if we told you that some of the most popular fashion brands cause extensive damage to the environment, cause some of their workers to die under bad conditions, and harm animals badly? This is fast fashion, a sad reality to the world. The term “fast fashion” refers to “cheaply produced and priced garments that copy the latest catwalk styles and get pumped quickly through stores in order to maximize on current trends.” (Earth.org). Then these pieces get thrown away and create many problems on our Earth.
Why is it Bad?
Why is it Bad?
Fast fashion harms our environment in many ways. According to Earth.org, the environmental impact of fast fashion comprises the depletion of non-renewable sources, emission of greenhouse gases and the use of massive amounts of water and energy. We discard 92 million tons of textile waste that the industry creates annually! (Earth.org)
Photo Credits: Xorimarko, H. (n.d.). Fast fashion [Photograph]. https://depositphotos.com/vectors/fast-fashion.html
How is it Happening?
How is it Happening?
SHEIN and other fast fashion companies are also partnering with Tik Tok, because they want influencers to be the face of their brand. (Inside the SHEIN Machine Iman Amrani). Fast fashion can also be attractive because it is very cheap and looks cool.
Photo Credits: Rafiq, A. (n.d.). Models showing fast fashion [Photograph]. The Standard. https://standard.asl.org/27694/opinions/social-media-trends-exacerbate-consequences-of-fast-fashion/
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