COML 505: Digital StorytellingI am a firm believer that personal style is a creative expression of a person's identity. And as such, exploring our style should be delighted in and embraced! That said, maintaining this ever-evolving exhibition-of-self has led society to embrace products and practices that have led to complex and detrimental effects on our planet. Worse, the severity of these issues (and often-times the existence of the issues themselves) are widely unknown to the common fashion consumer. But hope is not lost, Friend! Here I am offering a few simple shifts to simultaneously satiate our passion for fashion as well as lessen the impact our shopping habits have on the world. I've included links to a few of my favorite shopping spots and services, along with some quick access to information surrounding the serious state of the earth due to harmful fashion consumption conventions and detrimental practices of the global fashion industry as a whole. I hope you try them out! Try RentingExplore 2nd HandThese are a few of my favorite shopping spots! RecycleDonate ResponsiblyA note on responsible donating: only donate clothing that is still in great condition; no holes, stains, smells, or damage. Otherwise it is likely to end up in the trash or overseas. Learn more about responsible donating at donateresponsibly.org Here are some places to consider donating to: International Rescue Committee Give Back Boxes through Amazon Find your local charity and shelter shops. They'll be so grateful! Be informedCBS News: How We Make and Buy Clothes is Hurting the Planet The New York Times: How Fast Fashion Became Faser - and Worse for the Earth New York Post: Mountains of Trashed, Trendy Clothes Overflow Landfills, Hurt Environment: Report good on you: Toxic Chemicals in Fast Fashion Could Be Harming Your Health The Guardian: Stop Dumping Your Cast-offs On Us, Ghanaian Clothes Traders Tell EU Business of Fashion: Widespread Inaction on Sustainability Eclipses Progress at Fashion's Biggest Companies Please comment with what you liked and what you learned!
Happy healthy hauling, Friend!
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