Clothing
How many pounds of clothes does the average US consumer throw away every year
85 lbs
How much water goes into making a pair of jeans?
About 4,000 liters of water
What trend started in late 2010s to early 2020's that causes unnecessary purchases, which then leads to the land fill.
Fast Fashion
How much money was spent on Black Friday 2024
10.8 billion dollars were spent. This was a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
How many microplastics get thrown into the ocean from textiles?
How much water goes into making an iphone?
Around 3,000 gallons of water
How many hours do teenagers spend on Social Media per day?
5 hours. That is 1,825 hours a year is spent on social media.
How much money is usually spent on Christmas in America?
Over $950 Billion.
What percentage of global water pollution does fast fashion companies contribute to?
20%
8% of global carbon dioxide emissions
What hormone is released when you scroll on social media?
Dopamine this hormone is good in the right kinds of happiness. For example Hiking.
How much waste is produced every holiday season?
25 Million tons of garbage. This accounts for food waste, wrapping paper and more.
How many tons of textile waste is produced every year?
92 million tons
How much CO2 goes into making lululemon leggings?
How likely is it for someone to buy something that is being marketed on social media more than normal marketing?
71%
How high is light pollution during Christmas time?
20% to 50% brighter than normal