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140. Fast fashion’s hidden cost: Who rea...

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From microplastics polluting our oceans to carcinogenic chemicals and mountains of waste in landfills, the fashion industry’s environmental footprint is growing as quickly as the trends it churns out.

As shoppers chase ever-changing styles, can fashion ever be truly sustainable?

In the latest episode of The Weekly Tradecast, we’re joined by Runa Raay – fashion environmentalist, designer, and activist – to explore the high environmental and human toll of fast fashion.

With insight into everything from synthetic fibres and forever chemicals to global supply chains and discarded clothes in developing countries, Runa challenges us to think before we buy.

Join us to discuss what it takes to stitch together a sustainable fashion future.

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