My Fashion Footprint: Important Issues in Sustainability

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1 Pollution
1 CO2 Footprint – The fashion industry releases a vast amount of carbon dioxide to produce textiles and clothes.
2 Chemical Waste – The fashion industry also releases tremendous chemical waste from turning raw materials into textiles.
3 Toxic Water – The toxic water from the fashion industry’s production is causing water pollution.
4 Landfill Waste – The fashion industry discards millions of tons of textiles yearly.
5 Vehicle Pollutants – Vehicle pollutants are produced in large quantities for the whole process of textile production and marketing.
2 Natural Resources
6 Water – The fashion industry uses too much water in its production.
7 Plants and Trees – Plants and trees are used as raw materials in the fashion industry to make textiles. This incident may result in deforestation.
8 Animals – Animal skin is used in the fashion industry because it is more durable and can be sold at a higher price.
9 Energy – The fashion industry uses too many energy resources in its processes.
10 Oil – The fashion industry uses too many oil resources in its processes.
3 Technological Advancements
Online Shopping – Online shopping was famous even before the pandemic, but it has become more famous during the pandemic. Although it is convenient for customers, online shopping has an environmental impact.
Alternative Materials and Fabrics – Technological advancements enable research into alternative materials and fabrics. This innovation is novel, but it can potentially harm the environment.
Artificial Intelligence – AI enables consumers to shop online more conveniently; however, it may release additional CO2 footprints.
3D Printing – 3D printing is also an innovative process in the fashion industry, but it can harm the environment through the chemicals it releases.
Virtual Reality – VR can also harm the environment by releasing additional CO2 footprints.
4 Social Issues
Trends – There are several trends in the fashion industry, and most people want to follow the trend by purchasing trending clothes.
Different Perspectives – Some people prefer to shop at large corporations because they believe the products are of higher quality, while others prefer to shop at thrift stores to save money.
Abuse and Violence – Some fashion industry workers are subjected to abuse and violence. Victims are more likely to be women.
Quality – People believe purchasing a more expensive item made of environmentally hazardous materials improves the product’s quality.
Working Conditions – Some companies do not provide their employees with fair and ethical working conditions.
5 Economy
Large Manufacturers and Companies – These ma...