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199: Fast Fashion is Killing Our Planet. Here's How to Slow the Impact, with Factory45 Founder Shannon Lohr


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We all love a good deal, but at what cost... to our planet?

Some estimates say 85% of all manufactured textiles--i.e. clothing--end up in landfills.

Another study by the World Economic Forum says by 2050, there will be more plastics in the ocean than fish, including microfibers shed from manmade fabrics.

Up to 20,000 liters of water can be used to make ONE shirt.

This week, Shannon Lohr, founder of Factory 45, a company that helps launch sustainable fashion brands, is here to break down what the problem is, and how to buy toward a solution.

We talk:

+ What does "sustainable" mean anyway?

+ Closed-loop clothing companies and how they help

+ Is clothing rental a more earth-friendly option?

+ The secrets to buying less but staying fashionable

+ Why greenwashing is a thing in fashion

+ The big big problem of big big clothing companies

...and more.


Sustainable brands mentioned:

Vetta

Sotela

Santos Swim

Nisolo

Cuyana

Loti


Check out Shannon and Factory 45 here, and follow her on IG here.

Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT Blog here.

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