Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and 20 percent of global wastewater? Did you also know that the fashion industry produces more carbon emissions than the airline and maritime industries combined?  The environment cost of producing and distributing new clothing is too high and there is a better way that is becoming more popular with young people. This generation has been buying more secondhand clothing like in thrift stores and online websites, which is a great option not only for the environment but also to get nice clothes for cheaper. For example, I sell my used clothes on sites like Depop as a way to reduce my carbon footprint and also make some extra money. There are even luxury second hand clothing stores for people who like labels like Chanel and Gucci. This trend of secondhand clothing is increasing and it should continue to grow with the younger generation making it more common. Even if you buy just one pair of used jeans instead of new, you will save the one kilogram of cotton used to produce a pair of jeans, which can use 7,500 to 10,000 liters of water. That’s the amount a person would drink over 10 years.
Sources:
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboo … ent-172719
https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2021/ … stainable/