8 alarming statistics on fast fashion's climate impact.

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• The world uses an estimated 80 billion pieces of clothing every year, a 400 percent increase from two decades ago.

• Textile production contributes more to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined.

• By 2030, global apparel consumption is projected to rise by 63%, from 62 million tons today to 102 million tons—equivalent to more than 500 billion additional T-shirts.

• It’s estimated that more than two tonnes of clothing are bought each minute in the UK, more than any other country in Europe. That amount produces nearly 50 tonnes of carbon emissions, the same as driving 162,000 miles in a car.

• The fashion sector contributes to 20% of worldwide wastewater, while dyeing and finishing processes, involving the application of color and chemicals to textiles, account for 3% of global CO2 emissions and over 20% of water pollution globally.

• Producing one kilogram of cotton requires 20,000 liters of water. In addition to causing significant water pollution, fast fashion also results in the wasteful consumption of vast amounts of water daily.

• Each year, $500 billion is lost due to under-wearing and failure to recycle clothes.

• Fast fashion brands are now manufacturing twice the volume of clothing compared to 2000. This significant surge in production has led to a corresponding rise in both pre- and post-production textile waste.

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