Welcome to episode 2 of the Sustainable Apparel and Fast Fashion Education Podcast! In this episode, Jackie goes behind the seams a little bit to clearly define exactly what is meant by fast fashion, and the impact that fast fashion practices create for not only the environment and economy, but for the people who produce and purchase fast fashion as well.

Armed with research backed studies from multiple sources, Jackie pulls back the curtain on just how much of an issue fast fashion has become, and how it has changed both the way the fashion industry functions as a whole, but also the psychology of the influencers and buyers as well. Jackie also helps us out by sharing alternate methods of expressing ourselves through our clothing choices without supporting the brands that continue to conduct themselves in unsustainable and socially irresponsible ways. There’s a lot to learn in this episode and it won’t take long to learn it, so click play, tune in, and don’t forget to subscribe!

Time Stamps

[1:30] What even is Fast Fashion?

[2:45] The cost of fast fashion practices and the impact that fast fashion has on the environment, humanity, and consumerism

[7:00] Making informed decisions and alternate ways to explore the fashion industry without supporting fast fashion brands.

Key Resources mentioned in this episode

https://unfccc.int/news/fashion-industry-un-pursue-climate-action-for-sustainable-development

https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/46622

https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/

https://environment.upenn.edu/news-events/news/fast-fashion

https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/Full%20Report%20-%20UNEP%20Sustainability%20and%20Circularity%20in%20the%20Textile%20Value%20Chain%20A%20Global%20Roadmap.pdf

https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-fast-fashion