Australians are grappling with a fast fashion crisis fueled by an unprecedented appetite for clothing. Recent research by the Australia Institute reveals that Australia has now outpaced the United States as the world’s largest consumer of textiles per capita. On average, Australians purchase 56 new clothing items annually, contributing to over 200,000 tonnes of discarded garments ending up in landfills each year.
In an exclusive interview with The Wire, Fashion Designer Fernanda Covarrubias emphasizes the need for conscious consumer choices and innovative design practices.
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