Fast Fashion Facts
This type of clothing is produced quickly, cheaply, and in large quantities to follow trends.
What is fast fashion?
The fashion industry accounts for approximately _% of global CO₂ emissions.
What is 10%?
Many factories in low-income countries have low wages and unsafe working conditions, often called…
What are sweatshops?
Buying second-hand clothing is also called…
What is thrift shopping / second-hand shopping?
The number of million tons of textile waste produced globally each year.
What is approximately 92 million tons?
Many brands release up to 24 new collections per year, creating this phenomenon.
What is ultra-fast fashion?
This process in cotton production consumes huge amounts of water.
What is cotton cultivation?
In 2013, a clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing over 1,100 people. The factory was called…
What is Rana Plaza?
This material is a sustainable alternative to conventional cotton because it uses less water and pesticides.
What is organic cotton?
The percentage of clothing that is not reused or recycled.
What is about 85%?