9 Common Misconceptions About Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable fashion is a hot topic now, but it’s commonly misunderstood. There are several different angles to approach it from, and oftentimes, people focus on one aspect, but not the others.

In this video, I’ll talk about the 4 main pillars of sustainable fashion, and debunk 9 common myths and mistakes that you might be making.

TIMESTAMPS

0:28 - 4 Pillars of Sustainable Fashion
1:24 - 9 Common Misconceptions About Sustainable Fashion
- 1:27 - 1. Quitting fast fashion takes jobs away.
- 2:56 - 2. You need to get rid of your fast fashion.
- 3:33 - 3. Fast fashion can't be sustainable.
- 4:27 - 4. Donating clothes is a sustainable solution.
- 5:06 - 5. You have to be rich to afford ethical fashion.
- 6:28 - 6. Buying from sustainable brands is enough.
- 7:08 - 7. Brands that claim to be ethical actually are.
- 8:50 - 8. Thrifting takes away clothes from the poor.
- 11:10 - 9. Thrift stores are 100% ethical.

ARTICLES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

Rana Plaza disaster: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/wo...
The True Cost: https://tubitv.com/movies/500119/the_...
#PayUp petition: https://www.change.org/p/unless-urban...
What happens to donated clothes: https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/recycli...
11 Tips to Get Rid of Clothes Responsibly: https://imperfectidealist.com/get-rid...
Good On You: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/
Is Everlane Actually Ethical? https://imperfectidealist.com/is-ever...
Sustainable or Greenwashing? How to Evaluate Fashion Brands: https://imperfectidealist.com/sustain...
Poshmark referral: https://posh.mk/VeSWIZDz38
Goodwill Pays Workers With Disabilities Pennies: https://www.diversityinc.com/ceo-of-g...
Salvation Army's LGBTQ+ Controversies: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12...

WHERE TO FIND ME:
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Sustainable Fashion Newsletter: https://artisanal-thinker-4862.ck.pag...

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