“The fast fashion industry affects the environment solely on the carbon footprint that it’s responsible for. It affects people as it creates a demand for workers who get paid poorly and treated unequally.”
“Fashion could move towards a just transition by ensuring equality amongst employees within the fashion industry hopefully lowering the demand for cheap labour. The industry could also set a standard for quality also ensuring less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.”
“Our purchasing power has an immense impact on climate justice seeing as a switch in brand would mean more potential use out of the clothes purchased.”
“Once you begin looking at the brands you wear and the garment’s origin it becomes very much possible to see the connection between human rights, fair trade and environmental impact.”