Why fast fashion industry is a problem
Karvonen, Maria (2022)
Karvonen, Maria
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022052010847
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The purpose of this thesis is to study fast fashion industry, and its negative effects on the planet, environmentally and socially, and if there is anything to be done about those problems. The topic is relevant because there has been a lot of discussion in recent years about sustainability – still there are many problems which have significant impacts on the world, and people are not enough aware or interested in them.
The research of the thesis was conducted by studying literature and articles by many different authors. The information is relatively easy to find as there are a lot of publications on this subject. In addition, the thesis author's own reflections and thoughts are included to some extent.
The fast fashion industry is a major problem as it severely violates human rights and causes harm to the environment. The earth cannot bear with the current kind of consumption. Fashion companies need to change their operations, legislators need to force fashion companies to improve their sustainability, and consumers worldwide need to change their clothing buying behavior.
The research of the thesis was conducted by studying literature and articles by many different authors. The information is relatively easy to find as there are a lot of publications on this subject. In addition, the thesis author's own reflections and thoughts are included to some extent.
The fast fashion industry is a major problem as it severely violates human rights and causes harm to the environment. The earth cannot bear with the current kind of consumption. Fashion companies need to change their operations, legislators need to force fashion companies to improve their sustainability, and consumers worldwide need to change their clothing buying behavior.