1. Excessive Consumption: We use 80 billion clothing items annually, up 400% in two decades.

2. Climate Culprit: Textile production outpaces aviation and shipping in climate impact.

3. Carbon Couture: One cotton shirt's production equals 35 miles of car emissions.

4. Carbon Footprint: Fashion contributes 10% of global carbon emissions.

5. Microfiber Mess: Half a million tons of microplastic fibers end up in oceans yearly.

Fast fashion pollution

WHY SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS ESSENTIAL

1. Carbon Emissions: It surpasses aviation and shipping in CO2 emissions.

2. Water Waste: 20% of global wastewater comes from fashion.

3. Microplastic Pollution: Synthetic fabrics release microplastics into our oceans.

4. Wasteful Practices: Incinerating unsold stock multiplies climate impact.

5. Excessive Consumption: Consumers buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago.