What Drives Fast Fashion? How Can We Resist and Save the Planet?
From the production of yarn to the final packaging of the finished product  the industry depletes energy and water resources, generates a massive carbon footprint, and utilises toxic chemicals in creating and processing fabrics that pollute land and natural water resources, and take a serious toll on the health and lives of those who live around the factories. Most of these factories tend to be in developing countries, and transportation across the world adds exponentially to the carbon footprint of the industry. In fact, it is estimated that if 3 percent of garment transportation shifted from ship to air cargo  a growing trend in the industry  it could result in over 100 percent more carbon emissions than if all garment transportation was by ship.