How to shop sustainably in 7 simple ways, according to an eco-friendly fashion campaigner - The Independent

How to shop sustainably in 7 simple ways, according to an eco-friendly fashion campaigner  The Independent

The term “sustainability” has gained traction in the fashion industry in recent years given the increasing awareness of the negative implications of "fast fashion". And for good reason. According to research by Google, the fashion industry accounts for 20 per cent of wastewater and 10 per cent of carbon emissions globally. And a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – a registered charity that campaigns for economic change – showed that clothes account for half a million tons of non-biodegradable microfibers reaching the oceans every year – the equivalent of more than 50 billion...