In American culture, we go through everything at a blindingly fast rate. We purchase way too many single-use products, like paper plates and plastic cutlery. We misuse items that would last longer if we took care of them properly and stored them in a safe place instead of bringing something like an iPhone out into the pool with you. It really is just a disaster waiting to happen. But we can avoid all that if we put in place some…
Usually when you hear the words “fashion” and “revolution”, you might think that a brand new, chic style clothes will be introduced within the next year or so. Maybe you’re expecting your favorite designer to announce an exciting new fashion line, or maybe widely-known clothing brand is opening up at one of your local, high-end malls. Either way, using a term that’s commonly used with war coupled with the word “fashion” doesn’t usually convey a sense of urgency or conflict….
We all love Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, but as luxurious as the fashion industry may seem, it’s actually a lot dirtier than you’d think. This blog’s purpose is to give those who may not know or want more information about the environmental and human cost of the fashion industry’s unsustainable practices. Here is quote linked to an article talking about the problems posed by fast fashion: “Water pollution, toxic chemical use and textile…
