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🌍 Earth Day 2024: Fast Fashion Facts This Earth Day, let's take a moment to understand the impact of fast fashion: 👗 We buy 60% more clothes than we did 15 years ago, but keep them for half as long. 🗑️ 85% of our clothes end up in landfills or incinerators. ♻️ Only 1% of textiles are recycled into new clothes. 🛢️ 70% of clothing is made from crude oil, releasing microfibers into our water when washed. 👩👩👦👦 Fast fashion often involves low wages, poor working conditions, and child labor. This Earth Day, let's make a difference by choosing quality over quantity and supporting sustainable fashion choices. #EarthDay2024 #FastFashion #Sustainability

🌎Climate change poses a grave threat to ecosystems worldwide, and for fashion enthusiasts, the relentless pursuit of trends to fill up a man-made void is not only unrealistic but harmful to our planet. Slow fashion offers a sustainable 🍃alternative that benefits both people and nature. To truly embrace the spirit of Earth Day 🌿 every day, we must reject last-minute gestures and greenwashing tactics. Understanding the stark differences between slow and fast fashion is crucial. Slow fashion fosters a symbiotic relationship between fashion & nature. In contrast, fast fashion prioritizes mass production and mass consumption without regard for environmental consequences. 🌿Today, let’s reflect on the actions we can take to preserve it for future generations. Whether it's reducing our carbon footprint, supporting sustainable initiatives, or advocating for environmental policies, every effort counts. Let's commit to making a positive impact on Earth, not just today, but every day. Together, we can create a greener, healthier world. #EarthDay #Sustainability #GreenFuture 🌱 #SlowFashion #SustainableLiving #EarthDayEveryDay 🌿

🌍 Earth Week Follow-Up: Celebrating Rent a Romper and Sustainable Fashion 🌱 This Earth Week, I want to give a big shout-out to Rent a Romper and my friend Angela Ciccone for their dedication to sustainability in the fashion industry! Did you know that of the staggering 100 billion garments produced annually, a shocking 92 million tonnes end up in landfills? That's equivalent to a garbage truck full of clothes being dumped every second! If this trend persists, fast fashion waste is projected to reach a staggering 134 million tonnes per year by the end of the decade. The apparel industry's global emissions will increase by 50% by 2030 if we don't take action. But here's where Rent a Romper comes in: On average, a Rent-a-Romper member saves 190 gallons of water per month, conserving a staggering 40,000 gallons of water each month collectively. Their innovative rental service not only reduces waste but also helps mitigate the environmental impact of clothing production. Especially in those early years, kids grow out of clothes within weeks! #sustainablefashion #sustainablekids & the company is women founded! & delivered by United States Postal Service

April 1 marks the beginning of Earth Month, a time to raise environmental awareness around issues affecting our planet. To kick things off leading up to Earth Day on April 22nd, take a look at our latest article offering an in-depth overview of the impacts of fast fashion on our bodies and planet.  We explain why the fast fashion industry is not sustainable, sharing how it contributes to the climate crisis, what you should know about how it is affecting human health via the food chain, where experts warn we are headed on the current trajectory of ecological overshoot, and finally, how you can make more conscious changes in your wardrobe. #earthmonth #earthday #fastfashion #sustainablefashion #climatecrisis

This Friday let's turn our focus to a pressing issue: the fashion industry's impact on our oceans. 🌊 As fashion enthusiasts and professionals, we play a crucial role in raising awareness and taking steps to protect marine life. From production to disposal, the fashion industry contributes to ocean pollution with microplastics and harmful chemicals, disrupting ecosystems. Brands are recognizing their responsibility and can reduce their ocean footprint through sustainable practices. Addressing microplastics is key. Brands can choose natural materials, minimizing shedding during washing. Responsible waste management, recycling programs, and promoting circularity can prevent garments from ending up in landfills or the ocean. Innovative textile solutions, like using recycled ocean plastics, allow brands to clean up our seas while producing sustainable and stylish clothing. Let's unite to raise awareness about fashion's impact on oceans. Supporting sustainable fashion choices ensures our garments represent a commitment to ocean conservation. 🤝 Share your thoughts on fashion and ocean conservation in the comments below, and let's inspire others to join the movement! 🌊🦑🦈🌿 If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please feel free to connect with "Think Circular.". Our website: https://lnkd.in/es7g8FSW. 👈 #CircularFashion #SustainabilityMatters #thinkcirculareu #recycling #ecofashion #zerowaste #recycledfashion #FutureForward #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #GreenFashion #EnvironmentalResponsibility #FashionAndOceans #OceanConservation #SustainableFashion #MarineLife #ProtectOurSeas #CircularFashion #EthicalFashion

We all know “fast fashion” has become a serious pollutant, but did you know 39 tons of apparel waste are dumped every year in Chile’s Atacama Desert? Often clothing manufactured in China and Bangladesh that goes unsold in the US. Mostly made from polyester (petroleum), it creates pollutants that seep into the ground contaminating groundwater; and decomposing clothing creates fumes that are linked to respiratory diseases, illness and even cancer affecting surrounding low income communities. The clothing pile has grown so large it can be seen from space satellites. Read more about this technicolor testament to overconsumption on our CATALYST PLANET article by Carina Cole.

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is everyday, right? Nonetheless - there's something special about 4/22. It's a chance to really appreciate our planet and think about how we can all give back. If you're looking for new ideas, we've got 16 ways you can make an impact for Earth Day right from home. Whether today, tomorrow, this month, or this year, these are great ways you can make a difference. Some of the ideas we feature (with tips for how to get started) include streaming environmental films at home, trying meatless Mondays, joining a trash cleanup, or checking out fashion revolution events near you (or online). For all 16 ideas, check out the article: https://lnkd.in/g6GCZkeR #earthday #earthday2024 #sustainability #sustainablefashion

Got some socks... Did you know the fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions and significant water pollution from textile dyeing processes? 🛻 Every second, a garbage truck's worth of textiles is landfilled or burned! Conscious Socks is tackling these issues head-on by promoting sustainable fashion. They use eco-friendly materials and ethical practices to reduce the environmental footprint of their products. Supporting brands like Conscious Socks helps push the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future. They partner with nonprofits such as Conservation International to protect rainforests, NAMI to support mental health, and Wildlife Warriors to save endangered species. Each purchase supports these and other initiatives, contributing to environmental conservation and social impact efforts. #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #ConsciousSocks #SupportThePlanet

Hey everyone, Today, I want to talk about reducing waste and environmental impact. In 2024, the fashion world is really stepping up to cut waste and be kinder to the planet. Circular fashion is all about creating clothes in a way that uses fewer resources and produces less waste. Brands like Patagonia and Stella McCartney are killing it by using recycled materials and making clothes that last longer. Programs like H&M's garment recycling and Levis’Store are making it easy for us to join in. Circular fashion helps lower pollution, saves resources, and encourages us to buy less but better. This is the way forward for a greener and more responsible fashion industry. What are some other cool ways you think fashion can go green? Let's chat! #CircularFashion #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ReduceWaste #FashionRevolution #SustainableFashion #EcoConscious #GreenLiving #2024Fashion #EnvironmentalImpact#SPLITDevelopment #splitdev

What I saw this weekend! A Glimpse into Fast Fashion's Overwhelming Waste 👀 This weekend, I walked through an overstock warehouse looking for tile and what I saw was eye-opening—a vivid illustration of the excesses of fast fashion: 📦 Bins on Bins: Row after row filled with unsold clothes, most destined for the landfill. The sheer volume of waste was staggering. 🌍 Environmental Impact: Each unsold item represents wasted resources—water, labor, and energy—used in vain. 🔄 Need for Change: This experience reinforced the urgent need for sustainable practices in the fashion industry. We must support sustainable brands, push for better recycling technologies, and shift our consumer habits towards more ethical choices. What steps can you take to combat fast fashion waste? #SustainableFashion #WasteNotWantNot #EthicalChoices #FashionRevolution #EnvironmentalAwareness #Torianna