Why Fast Fashion is a Huge Problem and How We Can Approach Clothing Differently | Episode 4
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Jan 17, 2020 ·
9m 36s
Did you know that it's estimated that the average American throws away 81 pounds of textiles EACH YEAR? Yikes! Today I’m talking a little bit about why fast fashion is...
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Did you know that it's estimated that the average American throws away 81 pounds of textiles EACH YEAR? Yikes! Today I’m talking a little bit about why fast fashion is a problem and offer some suggestions on how you might approach your wardrobe in a more sustainable way.
Some of the articles cited:
https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/world/microfiber-filter-plastic-pollution-intl/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/fight-against-plastic-pollution-targets-hidden-source-our-clothes-ncna1000961
Fashion Revolution
#whomademyclothes
https://www.fashionrevolution.org
TISSU Sewing Studio (owned by my friend Nina who organizes clothing swaps):
https://www.tissusewingstudio.com
Fibershed affiliate directory:
https://www.fibershed.com/affiliate-directory/
Want more crafty goodness? Check out my blog at https://www.mothandrustdiy.com and connect with me on social media! (If you decide to follow me, please let me know you found me through the podcast!)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade
Twitter.com: https://www.twitter.com/moth_and_rust
Check out my tutorial videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiy
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Some of the articles cited:
https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/world/microfiber-filter-plastic-pollution-intl/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/fight-against-plastic-pollution-targets-hidden-source-our-clothes-ncna1000961
Fashion Revolution
#whomademyclothes
https://www.fashionrevolution.org
TISSU Sewing Studio (owned by my friend Nina who organizes clothing swaps):
https://www.tissusewingstudio.com
Fibershed affiliate directory:
https://www.fibershed.com/affiliate-directory/
Want more crafty goodness? Check out my blog at https://www.mothandrustdiy.com and connect with me on social media! (If you decide to follow me, please let me know you found me through the podcast!)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade
Twitter.com: https://www.twitter.com/moth_and_rust
Check out my tutorial videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiy
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