Ethical and sustainable fashion has long been an interest of mine. The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions (Business Insider), and most fast fashion garment workers have to work under unsafe conditions while receiving unfair wages. When I first became aware of the harmful effects of the fast fashion industry, I was shocked - thankfully, there are many fun and accessible alternatives! In this video, I share my experience with up-cycled and second-hand clothing and talk about what Changemakers is all about.
Reference: The Business Insider - How fast fashion hurts the planet
