If you peek behind the racks at your favorite fast fashion retailer, you might not see the full story—but it’s unfolding thousands of miles away. Fast fashion companies dump toxic dyes, solvents, ...
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — Artists of all kinds had their tents set up at the annual Brockport Arts Festival this weekend. Have you heard of “upcycling?” One artist uses the method to support her mission ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In Beyond the Price Tag: The Dark Side of Luxury and Circular ...
For too long, the apparel industry has gotten a pass when it comes to sustainability efforts. Courtesy of TS Designs For too long, the apparel industry has gotten a pass when it comes to ...
Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen ...
A global supply chain built for speed is leaving behind waste, toxins, and a trail of environmental wreckage. The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on earth, ...
In a time when “fast fashion” is having a devastating impact on the environment, you might think that the answer lies in making clothes that are built to last. Not so, however, when it comes to the ...
Fast fashion has become an extreme detriment to our society, and many people are unaware of the harm it causes. While fast fashion helps individuals express themselves affordably through their ...
“Fast fashion,” a phenomenon where clothing can be purchased and delivered almost instantaneously, is followed from the wash machine to a recycling option reimagining ways to reduce the impacts on ...