Fast Fashion Action Page
Feeling motivated to do something after learning about the damage of Fast Fashion?
We hear ya, and we have some resources to help!
Dig Deeper
If you missed our free screening, The True Cost website offers several digital means to view the film at low cost, as well as many resources to dig deeper into the issue brought out in the film.
In September 2021, TZW hosted a virtual panel discussion with NC local expert panelists including Eric Henry, Dr. Susan Kask, Scott Cline and Dr. Karen Leonas to discuss the issues brought to light in the film The True Cost. Find that insightful discussion here:
See TZW True Cost panelist, Eric Henry share his passionate message about fast fashion to a group of college students at this TedX event.
This website can help you dig deeper into the practices of places where your clothes are being made. You can sign up for their newsletter and donate to support their mission: to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society.
Although geared at businesses and corporations wanting to assess risk of doing business in certain countries, there is a lot of information the consumer can gather from these indices. Among others, this website contains an index on Forced Labor. The page’s Media Center is also a great place to find the latest articles on a variety of social issues across the globe.
Podcasts
In this episode of Green Dreamer, co-podcaster Kamala Chayne interviews Nishanth Chopra on regenerative seed-to-sew fashion systems.
This podcast is ALL about the clothing we wear and how we can wear it better for people and planet.
In this episode of 1A , Jenn White explores our addiction to fashion and how it has led to the birth of “Ultra Fast Fashion”.
Other Media
Buy Better
Inspired to make better consumer choices but don’t know where to start? Want to know how the brands you love stack up? Check out Good On You on the web and be sure to download their app to check brands as you shop! Find them here for Apple or Google Play
The True Cost offers a webpage dedicated to helping you source better clothing. With tips, links to their vetted choices of clothing brands and videos to find out more, you won’t want to miss this resource.
This local directory which is a partnership between Toward Zero Waste and Greenish Neighbor, can be used to find locally made clothes, thrift or consignment shops, repair shops and other businesses that are working to decrease their environmental impacts.
Care and Repair
Make Your Own
Learning to sew and mend your own clothes is one of the best ways to go green on fashion. The Good Trade’s website contains some great tutorials to get you on your way to making your own clothes. You can find more “learn to sew” videos on YouTube. You can find second hand fabrics at thrift stores or source them sustainably from our friends at Spoonflower.
Our TZW makers group is a great place to learn sewing skills or put those skills you already have to work! Check out our returnable reusable bag project and become a part of the reuse revolution!
