In a 2017 report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it stated that 35% of all micro fabrics in the ocean come from laundering textiles. These textiles are made from clothing that is cheap and tears easily in the wash prompting consumers to quickly dispose of the items and replenish their wardrobes. Continue reading “Fashion is killing our rivers…and Austin could be next”
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Impacts of fast fashion on the environment and what you can do to help.
Here is a link to a few recent articles on the damage fashion is having on the planet. I have also included a few on what we can do. We all want to do our part in saving the environment, but we feel stuck. Attached are a few articles on how we can begin toContinue reading “Impacts of fast fashion on the environment and what you can do to help.”
The high cost of cheap clothes and the rise of environmentalism
My name is Richard King and I’m a recovered shopaholic. I would spend hours browsing the racks for my next fix. I always needed that perfect new outfit. I was the male Carrie Bradshaw, with just as many shoes. That was until I realized I was playing a role in killing the environment. It’s easyContinue reading “The high cost of cheap clothes and the rise of environmentalism”
Dying To Wear 