07/07/2020
This article is a good read and an eye-opener to the negative effects of fast-fashion industry.
“Thrift-shopping is one of the most SUSTAINABLE ways to shop. It OFFSETS the environmental damage caused by the rise of excessive clothing production. WE ARE MINIMIZING CARBON FOOTPRINTS.” - ctto
So YES TO SUSTAINABLE FASHION! ✔️👗
“A lot of people here know about things like compost and reusable straws but nobody really understands that if you shop at places like Forever 21 it’s not good for the environment.” Stores like Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and basically any other big clothing retailer you can think of all fall into the category of fast fashion, which is the rapid mass production of super cheap clothing. Although the price tags may be low, the environmental costs are extremely high”
Why Thrifting is Good for the Planet, Not Just Your Wallet by Leonela Leon · March 12, 2019 On an average day walking down Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley you’ll probably see an acapella performance, groups of tourists taking selfies, and students selling Costco pizza or Krispy Kreme donuts. Last Thu...
