Eco Friendly Clothing for Women: Empowering Change Through Fashion with a Purpose.
The fashion industry, churning out over 100 billion garments annually, faces a dire
environmental crisis: a staggering 87% of clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators,
with only a mere 1% being recycled. This wasteful trend contributes to significant
greenhouse gas emissions, making fashion one of the most polluting industries
globally. Toxic dyes and heavy metals used in clothing production contaminate
water sources, threatening ecosystems and biodiversity.
The impact doesn't stop there. The fashion industry contributes to deforestation,
soil degradation, and pesticide use, endangering the health of farmers and nearby
communities. Synthetic fibers, like polyester derived from petroleum, comprise 62%
of all clothing, further straining the environment. Washing synthetic garments releases
microplastics into oceans, reaching the food chain and even our bloodstreams.
Fast fashion's alarming growth exacerbates these problems, with the industry
set to triple clothing production by 2050. Tragically, the true cost of cheap clothing
falls on the factory garment workers, paid inadequate wages and are subjected to harsh
conditions. Modern slavery and child labor continue to plague the fashion supply chain.
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