Clothing Brand Toxicity Statistics

In this post, we highlight the concerning statistics surrounding the environmental impact of the clothing industry. From the staggering carbon emissions and water usage to the alarming rates of textile waste and microplastic pollution, the facts presented shed light on the harmful effects of fast fashion and unsustainable consumer practices.

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"Fast fashion brands produce 10% of all humanity’s carbon emissions."

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"The clothing industry is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply."

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"One garbage truck of clothes is burned or send to the landfill every second."

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"Washing clothes release half a million tonnes of microfibers into the ocean every year."

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"Each year fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water — enough to meet the consumption needs of 5 million people."

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"On average, people bought 60% more garments in 2014 than they did in 2000."

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"A majority (approximately 85%) of textiles produced by the fashion industry end up in landfills, making it a major contributor to environmental damage."

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"Approximately 35% of microplastics in the ocean come from synthetic textiles."

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"The dyes used in garments make the fashion industry the second biggest polluter of clean water globally, after agriculture."

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"The production of clothing is responsible for 20% of global wastewater."

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"The fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tons of solid waste per year globally."

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"190,000 tons of microplastic are dumped into our ecosystem every year from washing clothing."

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"Making a pair of jeans produces as much greenhouse gases as driving a car more than 80 miles."

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"The average consumer is now purchasing 60% more items of clothing compared to 2000, but each garment is kept half as long."

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"Fast fashion brands produce over a billion clothes annually."

The statistics presented clearly illustrate the severe environmental impact of the fashion industry. From the significant carbon emissions and water usage to the alarming volumes of waste and pollutants generated, it is evident that the current practices within the industry are unsustainable and harmful to the planet. The sheer scale of production and consumption, coupled with the disposal of textiles in landfills and oceans, highlights the urgent need for a shift towards more sustainable and responsible practices. Consumer behavior also plays a crucial role, as the trend of buying more clothing but keeping each garment for a shorter time exacerbates the industry’s negative effects. It is imperative for individuals, companies, and governments to take action to mitigate these environmental consequences and work towards a more eco-friendly future in the fashion sector.