{"id":14471,"date":"2024-03-28T11:54:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T09:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glocalroots.org\/?p=14471"},"modified":"2024-03-28T12:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T10:05:15","slug":"the-plight-of-fast-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glocalroots.org\/de\/the-plight-of-fast-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Plight of Fast Fashion and How We Can Combat It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14471\" class=\"elementor elementor-14471\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d27d32c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"5d27d32c\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756725b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"756725b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-dd40d03 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/glocalroots.org\/de\/2024\/03\/28\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>M\u00e4rz 28, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-c296a07 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"commentCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/glocalroots.org\/de\/the-plight-of-fast-fashion\/#respond\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-comment-dots\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-comments\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKeine Kommentare\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45b02d1c elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45b02d1c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d699b14\" data-id=\"7d699b14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9b0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9b0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Each year, consumers buy more than 100 billion items of clothing worldwide. Fuelled by unsustainable consumer-culture demands, \u2018fast fashion\u2019 has quickly become a global phenomenon leaving ecological disasters and grave, often fatal, human rights violations in its wake. Seeking to counterbalance this destruction, an attractive alternative to fast fashion is \u2018slow fashion\u2019. By more thoughtfully considering the ethics behind the industry and the manufacturing processes involved, deceleration is the only way forward. How can we contribute to the mission of \u2018slow fashion\u2019?<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2018Fast fashion\u2019 was a term coined when describing Zara\u2019s first store opening in the US and its hallmark goal of having a <strong>clothing design from conception to consumer within just 15 days<\/strong>. On first glance, this concept seems like an enormous achievement; an impressive statement of the abilities of industrialisation and consumerism today. Brands such as Primark, H&amp;M, and Urban Outfitters are just some of the other proud owners of the fast fashion badge. However, due to its rapid nature, it is clear there is no room to consider ethical, environmental, or sustainable factors when realising these fashion trends.<\/p><p><strong>What are the social and environmental implications of fast fashion?<\/strong><\/p><p>Despite the number of improvements that have been made since the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2023\/apr\/24\/10-years-on-bangladesh-rana-plaza-disaster-safety-garment-workers-rights-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> Bangladesh Rana Plana<\/a> sweatshop collapse in 2013 where over 1000 people died, the cost implications on one\u2019s quality of life are still far too high. The fast fashion industry is vast, boasting about 75 million factory employees, yet shockingly, only<a href=\"https:\/\/amp.cnn.com\/cnn\/style\/what-is-fast-fashion-sustainable-fashion\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> 2% of these make a living wage<\/a>. Evidence shows that this industry often involves <strong>exploitation of children, working excessive overtime, little or no breaks, dangerous buildings, and suppression of joining workers\u2019 unions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>An ecological disaster; the textile and clothing industry is responsible for around<a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/green\/2024\/03\/06\/an-ecological-disaster-french-bill-proposes-crackdown-on-throwaway-culture-of-ultra-fast-f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> 10% of greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> due to the manufacturing processes requiring high water usage, creation of unsustainable materials such as polyester, and subsequent microplastic pollution into our rivers and oceans. In addition, only 60% of these garments are even sold resulting in<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amp.theguardian.com\/fashion\/2024\/jan\/18\/its-the-industrys-dirty-secret-why-fashions-oversupply-problem-is-an-environmental-disaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> 60 billion garments<\/a> each year ending up being incinerated or buried in landfill<\/strong> \u2013 equating to a lorry-load of clothing every second!<\/p><p><strong>How can we tackle these issues and campaign for a slower fashion industry?<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/christophermarquis\/2021\/05\/14\/what-does-slow-fashion-actually-mean\/?sh=65b693c973b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Slow fashion<\/a>\u2019 encourages the \u201cproduction of clothes with trendless designs, and premium, long-lasting quality\u201d. By applying mindfulness to the textile industry, slow fashion cultivates intentional and thoughtful consumerism, eradicating environmental and social injustices entirely from its production line.<\/p><p>At Glocal Roots, we take a zero-tolerance approach to the dangerous and inhumane working conditions promoted by the fast fashion industry. We believe in <strong>respectful, considerate and safe working environments for everyone.<\/strong> All proceeds from our bum bags, scrunchies, wallets, and keychains, go straight into the salaries of\u00a0 the tailors and crochet workers with refugee backgrounds. Their working hours incorporate frequent breaks, we provide in-house childcare for their children, refreshments just outside their space, and we maintain flexibility to adjust their working hours to their needs. In our corner of the fashion industry, we seek to <strong>promote workers\u2019 rights, not to disregard or violate them.<\/strong><\/p><p>We off-set some of the environmental destruction which characterises the fast fashion industry by only <strong>reusing material from local markets<\/strong> which would have otherwise ended up in landfill. We ensure we have as little wasted material as possible when cutting our fabrics for our beautiful products. \u2013 By purchasing any of our products, not only are you contributing to our vision and supporting our tailors, you are also contributing to a mission of slow fashion and joining the fight against climate change, one bum bag at a time!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bcff7af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bcff7af\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37635979\" data-id=\"37635979\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-719f81c3 elementor-share-buttons--view-icon-text elementor-share-buttons--skin-gradient elementor-share-buttons--shape-square elementor-grid-0 elementor-share-buttons--color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"719f81c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_facebook\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Teilen auf facebook\" data-no-translation-aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_twitter\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Teilen auf twitter\" data-no-translation-aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwitter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_linkedin\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Teilen auf linkedin\" data-no-translation-aria-label=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e160e40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e160e40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63387e42\" data-id=\"63387e42\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, consumers purchase over 100 billion clothing items worldwide, driven by unsustainable demands for &#8216;fast fashion&#8217;, causing ecological disasters and human rights violations. 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