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Environmental and Human Impacts of Fast Fashion
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Abstract
The fashion industry undergoes constant evolution driven by changes in consumer preferences. Fast fashion is loved by many by selling large quantities of different styles of clothing cheaply and updating them very quickly. However, with the increasing popularity of fast fashion as consumption trends, environmental concerns and human rights are gaining more attention. Issues such as resource overexploitation and injustice for workers are becoming prominent topics of discussion among the public. In this context, this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the ecological and human impact of minimalist clothing and fast fashion, with a focal point highlighting the significance of environmental issues in the fashion industry. The study will examine key aspects such as resource consumption, waste production, and labour rights to discuss the impact of these fashion choices on the environment and humanity. The study concludes that the negative impacts of fast fashion are not only environmental but also human rights. These findings emphasize the need for the fashion industry to shift towards sustainability. By highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion, this study seeks to inspire positive changes in consumer behavior and contribute to protecting workers’ rights and ecosystems. Stakeholders such as consumers, brands and policymakers must unite to turn these insights into practical action to create a fairer, greener fashion industry.
Keywords
fast fashion, environmental concerns, ecosystem, human rights, minimalism
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Fang,B. (2023). Environmental and Human Impacts of Fast Fashion. Communications in Humanities Research,15,166-171.
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