sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty: avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
According to the EPA, “in 2017 11.2 million tons of textile waste ended up in landfills.”
Clothing that is sustainable would not wear down easily, lasting for years. When buying from fast fashion companies like forever 21, clothing will start to fall apart after 1 or 2 uses. |
Sustainable fashion deals with clothing that is Eco-friendly for the environment.
According to a Business Insider article, “The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity's carbon emissions, is the second-largest consumer of the world's water supply, and pollutes the oceans with micro-plastics.” Sustainable clothing would use less micro plastics and more materials that can decompose easily, such as cotton or bamboo. |