The Urgent Need for Sustainability in Fashion: A Deep Dive into Fast Fashion's Impact

Clothing production has skyrocketed since the 2000s. Production doubled by 2014 and is projected to triple by 2050 according to the American Chemical Society. This rise in production is largely driven by fast fashion. Due to these newly rapid production cycles, cheap garments, and a growing culture of disposable clothing, the fashion industry is now facing critical challenges in its environmental and social impacts.