“We simply can’t turn a blind eye to billions of pounds worth of fashion waste ending up in landfill each year.”
still clog landfills in the Global South, allowing microplastics and toxins from the clothing’s synthetic fibers to ooze into the environment.that the US trashed 11.3 million tons of textiles annually, and the industry contributed to 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
The protesters called for more secondhand fashion, decrying the culture of one-wear pieces and trend cycles.The fashion industry has long been slammed for its use of animal byproducts such as leather, feathers and fur.“We simply can’t turn a blind eye to billions of pounds worth of fashion waste ending up in landfill each year,” Hannah Rouch, a spokesperson from the secondhand e-commerce site, told“We have a collective responsibility to put an end to ‘wear it once’ culture once and for all.
“For this to happen we need the world’s leading fashion brands — those that are showcasing at London Fashion Week — to fire imaginations and showcase the style credentials of pre-loved pieces,” she said. “Together designers and all those who love fashion can start a consumption rebellion and demonstrate that style doesn’t have to cost the earth.”The fashion industry has been embroiled in controversy for its use of animal byproducts, such as leather, feathers and fur, but the ethical backlash hasn’t deterred designer labels from using animal-derived products in their bags, coats and shoes.
According to Tracy Reiman, the animal rights non-profit executive vice president, “the future of fashion lies in innovative vegan materials.”
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