The Impact of Fashion on the Environment and Society

Fashion needs to be viewed with the same ethical and sustainable lens as food. The dominance of synthetic fabrics, fast fashion practices, and excessive clothing consumption have led to severe environmental consequences like greenhouse gas emissions, plastic pollution, and microfiber contamination in oceans. Regulations are needed to control the fashion industry's impact on the planet, and supporting proposed acts like the Fashion Act in New York State and the Fabric Act in the US Congress is crucial to address climate change effectively.