ABSTRACT

When thinking about lowering or changing consumption to lower carbon footprints, the obvious offenders come easily to mind: petroleum and petroleum products, paper and plastic, even food. But not clothes. Although the clothing industry is the second largest polluter after agriculture, most consumers do not think of clothes as a source of environmen

chapter 1|20 pages

From Fashion to Fast Fashion

chapter 2|16 pages

The Promotion of a Lifestyle

chapter 4|20 pages

Regulatory Environment

chapter 6|24 pages

The Direct and Social Costs of Low Prices

chapter 8|18 pages

Implications and Conclusions