Fast Fashion by Olivia Cowling

Fast Fashion hurts the environment

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Uses toxic textile dyes that pollutes the Earth’s clean water

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People wear a few times and throw away.

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Polyester is used

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Polyester gets in the oceans and the microfibres pollute the water

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Animals ingest the plastic and it harms their bodies and can cause death.

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Garment workers work long shifts (up to 16 hours a day) everyday.

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Garment workers work for very low pay (can be as low as $1.58)

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Workers work in dangerous environments

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is a prime example

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Consumers can afford newer styles

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People who can financially afford new trendier items can now afford them and fit in

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Everyone fits together and there is no clear differences in status in outfits

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It is fast and convenient to buy.

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Zara, H&M, Shein, Romwe

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Manufacturers and Retailers profit a lot with fast fashion

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