The Detrimental Effects of Fast Fashion/ The Textile Industry

The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing every year

 

Globally an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is generated annually

By 2030 it is estimated to rise to 134 millions tons a year…

Only 15% is recycled & the remaining 85% ends up in landfills or is incinerated

Over the past two decades clothing production has doubled, driven by fast fashion - which encourages people to buy cheap, low-quality garments that wear out quickly = thrown away often.

On average people buy 60% more clothing today than in the 2000s but they keep the garments for only half as long!

60% of these textiles are synthetic, derived from fossil fuels, & take 100s of years to decompose & release microplastics into water systems

The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of carbon emissions - more than aviation & shipping combined

Textile dyeing is the second largest polluter of water worldwide, as toxic chemicals are often dumped into rivers & oceans.

WHY SWITCHING TO NATURAL, RENEWABLE FABRIC MATTERS

Linen, hemp, & organic cotton are biodegradable, sustainable, & require less water & energy to produce

Linen (from flax) grows with minimal water & is naturally pest-resistant, making it a zero-waste fiber

Hemp absorbs more CO2 than trees & regenerates soil health

Naturally dyed fabrics eliminate the need for toxic synthetic dyes, reducing pollution & skin irritation

Natural fabrics allow the skin to breath; reducing irritation, allergies, & bodies exposure to harmful chemicals

Linen & hemp have antimicrobial properties, making them healthier for daily wear

Choosing slow fashion & renewable fibers helps reduce landfill waste, pollution, & reliance on fossil fuels, promoting a circular economy and a healthier planet & bodies

Switching to ethically sourced, naturally dyed, & biodegradable fabrics isn’t just a fashion choice - it is necessary for both human health & the future of our planet.

When we invest in high quality clothing that we adore & cherish = we throw it out way less !!! = healthier body & healthier planet!

When we invest in a bunch of low quality clothing we throw it away often = more consumption = more clothing in landfills that are harming the earth.

What would happen if instead of buying 5 cheap synthetic items you invested in 1 high quality nourishing garment that lasts you decades?

 

Pay attention to your closet & what you’re choosing to invest in.