Fast Fashion's Effect on Planet Isn't Pretty

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What would you guys be willing to sacrifice if you knew that your clothing what harming the environment?

liza of MA @ Oct 25, 2009 15:52:21 PM

downcycling

FASHION is a thriving industry, which is always changing! I believe Fast Fashion has adequately filled the gap for fast fads in style and I don't believe the average person will give that up- or buy less so to say. Though I agree in buying higher quality things that will last longer in order to be more eco-friendly, I seriously doubt people will sacrifice the news fads of the age in order to be more green. It's just not the western way of life. There is always the option of Making your own clothes, to beat the Fast Crunch cycle. Make that old- out of style dress into a trendy, sleek mini-skirt:)

angie of AL @ Oct 22, 2009 11:03:11 AM

clothes

Clothes is an important part of the community but dont you agree that it would be even better if nobody wore them?

john hudson @ Jul 10, 2009 05:39:39 AM

Leggings

I only read down to where you commented on how leggings are just a 'trend' and will be stashed away in the closet/wardrobe.

Leggings have been around for many years now. 80's??? A long lasting trend. I first started wearing leggings in 2006, and I am wearing them still right this moment. In Topshop they have denim leggings...had them for a while now and now have them in many shades Just a thought. Leggings are going to be around for a long time. I shall be wearing them when im 60.

This is how bored I am doing a report on throwaway fashion just to add. Read the same article from DailyMail.

Carys Attwell @ May 20, 2009 20:49:13 PM

taking care of clothes

This is a great article.

I also love Go International, though I don't believe in disposal clothes. One of the things that I notice is that people don't know how to take care of clothing. Dry cleaning is horribly bad for clothing. I was my sweaters inside out with baby shampoo in a lingerie bag in the washer (cold water, gentle cycle ). I wash and store all my t-shirts ( even Hanes ), inside out..this keeps them from showing wear.

I also wash my jeans this way.

The bottom line is that I have clothing that is not such top quality that is in great shape after years and years of wear.

of MA @ Nov 28, 2008 23:25:38 PM

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