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The Impact of Overconsumption
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Mass production creates mass destruction
Fast fashion is a term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to take advantage of trends at the cost of our environment. This business style is heavily apparent in clothing brands like Forever 21, H&M, Zara, Shein, etc. Fast fashion has been a hot topic in recent months due to an increase in the popularity of sustainable and second-hand fashion....

Donations Go from Goodwill to Landfill
With over 3,300 stores between just the US and Canada, it's entirely likely you have some childhood memories of following your mom into Goodwill. You probably strolled right down the isles, surprised by the sheer amount of varied items available to toss into your cart. The crazy part, though, happened on your next trip, when you discovered an entirely different store of clothing, toys, and...

Fast fashion from behind the counter
Although retail companies don’t hide it, the stores you’re getting your clothes from don’t show you behind the scenes. Fast fashion companies like GAP INC. have been feeding into toxic consumerism for decades. GAP INC. has six primary divisions; Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Intermix, Hill City, and Athleta. Seeing the ins and outs of a fast-fashion company changes how you view re...

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