Fast fashion is bad. Really bad. But we doubt you can fathom just how bad it actually is.

The below clip comes from “The True Cost” and focuses on how detrimental fast fashion is to the environment. One of the most disturbing facts in the clip is this: Most textiles aren’t biodegradable and can sit in landfills for at least 200 years. As the clothing slowly breaks down, they release harmful chemicals into the air. Boffo.

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