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Understanding the Fast Fashion Problem

Fast fashion, with its perpetually churning cycle of trendy, cheap clothing, has become a global behemoth. But this convenience comes at a steep price. The industry is notorious for its exploitative labor practices, often relying on sweatshops with low wages and unsafe working conditions. Beyond the human cost, the environmental impact is staggering. Massive amounts of water and energy are consumed in production, and textile waste contributes significantly to landfill pollution. Synthetic fabrics, like polyester, shed microplastics that contaminate our oceans and harm marine life. The sheer volume of clothing produced and discarded contributes to