The Fashion Footprint: Unveiling the Ethical and Environmental Issues with Fast Fashion and the Rise of Sustainable Alternatives

In the third episode of the EcoThreads podcast, join me as I uncover the hidden ethical and environmental issues of the fast fashion industry. Some of the areas I explore in this episode include the dangers of sweatshops, textile waste, carbon emissions, microplastics, and more. I also evaluate the pros and cons of different sustainable alternatives to fast fashion such as thrifting, sustainable & ethical brands, conscious consumption, and the use of sustainable materials.

If you want to learn more, here are some of the resources I mentioned during the episode as well as some additional ones to check out:

Tool for sustainable & ethical brand ratings: "Good on You" site; https://goodonyou.eco/

Online thrifting sites: threadUP, Depop, Etsy, Poshmark, The RealReal (luxury consignment), Thriftigo (app that helps you find the best thrift stores near you)

Documentaries/books: Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes (2019) by Dana Thomas, Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion (2012) by Elizabeth L. Cline, The Machinists (2010) on Youtube, The True Cost (2015) on Tubi and Peacock

If you're interested in a vegan lifestyle as an effort to be more sustainable, check out my social media account @a.new_veganning on Instagram for vegan recipes, infographics regarding plant-based living, restaurant reviews, and more!

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