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Impact of Fast Fashion
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Water Consumption
Fast fashion contributes to excessive water usage during production.
Chemical Pollution
Harmful dyes and chemicals from textiles contaminate water systems.
CO2 Emissions
The fast fashion industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions.
Deforestation
Fast fashion can lead to deforestation for raw material production.
Waste Generation
Massive amounts of textile waste end up in landfills.
Labor Exploitation
Fast fashion is often associated with poor working conditions and unfair wages.
Microfiber Pollution
Synthetic fibers release microfibers that pollute waterways and oceans.
Resource Depletion
Fast fashion uses non-renewable resources at unsustainable rates.
Soil Degradation
Intensive farming for textiles leads to soil degradation.
Energy Consumption
The fast fashion industry has a high demand for energy, particularly in production.
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