The fashion industry has significant impact on the environment—whether it be water consumption, chemical usage or the waste produced by manufacturing and discarded apparel. In the topics below, we hope to bring attention to some of the major environmental issues and offer strategies for improving the overall eco-friendliness of the fashion industry at both the individual and industrial levels.
Water consumptionLearn how the fashion industry is contributing to the already high level of water usage in agriculture.
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chemical usageLearn about the scale and environmental impact of pesticide usage on cotton, one of the world's most important and widely planted crops.
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toxic wasteHarnessing the raw materials needed for the production of textiles is not the only source of environmental damage; the end results also carry a heavy toll in the form of toxic pollutants and post-consumer waste.
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