Sometimes, being a “material girl” comes with a downside. An endless cycle of fashion trends doesn’t only weigh on your wallet; it takes a toll on the planet too.

In 2020, the fashion industry accounted for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, which is more than the oceanic shipping and international flight industries combined. If current practices continue undeterred, experts predict emissions will only increase.

Just like the larger issue of climate change, the path to fixing the fashion industry is disagreed upon. The good news? There are personal changes you can make to your shopping habits and potential policy changes that could help.

Scienceline reporter Maiya Focht dives deeper into the fast fashion industry, giving you an overview of the most important trend: caring for the environment.

More information on Scienceline.org: https://scienceline.org/2022/02/fighting-fast-fashion/

MUSIC USED IN ORDER:

Dark Fog by Kevin MacLeod | Filmmusic.io standard license

Raving Energy by Kevin MacLeod | Filmmusic.io standard license

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod | Filmmusic.io standard license

SOUND EFFECTS

Newscast waterfall:

Vice News

Teen Vogue

DW Documentary

MTV Impact

CBS News

Trend waterfall:

Sisters Forever

Kerina Wang

Model Mouth

Katelyn Dewitt

Laini Ozark