Abstract
The rise of fast fashion has led to huge increases in the amount of clothes made, bought and thrown away. Between 80 and 100 billion items of clothing are made globally each year. Greenhouse gas emissions from textile production are greater than those from international flights and the shipping industry combined, making the fashion industry a significant contributor to climate change.
Yet a survey of UK adults found that 57% of respondents owned new clothes they’d never worn. Meanwhile, less than one in four UK adults cite concerns about the environment as the main reason they would buy fewer clothes.
Yet a survey of UK adults found that 57% of respondents owned new clothes they’d never worn. Meanwhile, less than one in four UK adults cite concerns about the environment as the main reason they would buy fewer clothes.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2022 |
