Fast fashion: Polyester production has doubled since 2000, with huge climate implications
The production of fossil-based synthetic textiles has doubled globally within 20 years, as fast fashion production and consumption has increased. According to a new report, this will have sizeable implications for climate change.
The report argues that legislation is needed to stop fast fashion s negative environmental impact from spiralling
The ‘Fossil Fashion’ report, produced by the Changing Markets Foundation, reveals that polyester is found in more than half of all textiles produced globally. While previous research has laid bare the challenges of recycling polyester once it has been blended with other materials; the contribution of fast fashion to waste and of the microplastic pollution which synthetic clothing sheds when washed, the new report also outlines the climate impact.
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Date: 27 May 2021