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VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE
MORE IS MORE IS MORE
Aug 20, 2023
In this episode, Aja Barber, author of 'Consumed', discusses the global and environmental cost of fast fashion. She shares her personal journey from fast fashion enthusiast to slow fashion spokesperson. The episode highlights the need for collective change in the face of colonialism, climate change, and consumerism.
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- The podcast highlights the detrimental impact of fast fashion on African countries and the need for European countries to address the issue and prevent further waste.
- The podcast underscores the environmental consequences of fast fashion, including water pollution and resource depletion, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the global water supply.
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The Impact of Fast Fashion on Africa
The podcast highlights the overwhelming presence of fast fashion in Europe and the detrimental impact it has on African countries like Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya. The founder of Busigah Hill, Bobby Colade, expresses frustration at the lack of progress in European countries, where fast fashion stores continue to grow in number and size. The growing consumption in Europe raises concerns about whether African countries can absorb the large quantities of waste. The discussion emphasizes the need to combat fast fashion and the importance of personal stories, like the one shared by author Aja Barber, who reflects on her own journey as a former fast fashion consumer.
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