However, many engage in fast fashion all year round. A 2022 report published by ThredUp, an online secondhand clothing store, stated that 45% of college students said it is hard to resist the ...
Fast fashion has a growing impact on the climate, responsible for an estimated 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions that are projected to grow quickly as the industry expands.
One of fast fashion’s leading companies, Zara, has a mission to put clothes in stores 15 days after the initial design. Another, Shein, adds up to 2,000 new items to its website daily.