I WONDER - What Is Fast Fashion?

The fashion industry is a major environmental polluter, second only to oil. New clothes contribute more to pollution than cars and planes. Fast fashion, often made from non-biodegradable plastic, harms the planet. Dye chemicals pollute waterways, and fabric production consumes significant water resources.

What is the fashion industry ranked in terms of pollution compared to other industries?

How do cheap and fast clothes negatively impact the planet?

What materials are cheap clothes typically made from, and what is their environmental impact?

In what ways can chemicals used in dyeing clothes affect the environment?

What resources are heavily used in the production of fabrics?