Fast Fashion and It's Effects on our Enviroment

Presenter(s)

Mark Lopes

Theme

UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), Environmental Justice/Sustainability

Abstract or Description

My presentation is over Fast Fashion and how it effects our environment. Fast Fashion is a term used when speaking about cheaper made clothing that are mass produced. These cheaper pieces when disposed, are not disposed correctly. In fact, they are thrown into landfills. The reason why Fast Fashion is such an issue is because of this. These mass produced pieces being wasted, are the second cause of pollution, right after the oil industry. Overall, there are a lot of things that we can do to improve this from happening. Such as, buying from more sustainable companies. The ones to avoid these fast fashion pieces would be companies such as, GAP, Zara, Shein and Primark. All these companies are to be avoided because they only produce FADs, which are only in style for small amounts of time. When purchasing clothing, it’s not only the price tags that are important but it’s what they’re made of. You’re also paying the price of air pollution.

Mentor

Robert Hellstrom, Liu Xiangrong

Comments

Devin Munroe2 years ago

Hello Mark, I really enjoyed your presentation because it opened my eyes to how the fashion industry and our choices in clothes impact the environment. I myself am guilty of sometimes choosing cheaper clothing that are trendy and cost effective. However, you make a valid point when stating most of these garments end up in a landfill because sadly, it’s true. I also enjoyed how you included brands to avoid, as well as solutions to this problem. Great presentation!

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