Conversation

“Key findings from the GAO highlight the surge in textile waste over recent decades, fueled by fast fashion’s rapid production cycles and disposable culture. Nearly 17 million tons of textile waste were generated in 2018 alone, with only 15% recycled or reused. The remaining textiles are incinerated or sent to landfills, exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions, microplastic pollution, and contamination from chemicals like PFAS.”

https://fibershed.org/2024/12/12/u-s-government-releases-landmark-report-on-textile-waste-and-fast-fashions-environmental-toll/