In this episode we are going to be discussing how fast fashion, clothing production, and overconsumption impact the planet and the people who are making what we wear. We answer questions including: What impact does clothing production have on water, waste, and power supply? Do clothes ever biodegrade? How severe of an impact do fast fashion brands really make? And finally we discuss tangible ways to make ethical, sustainable fashion decisions. 

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