Hear me out.. I will never say no to meaningful, engaging and critical conversations about the everyday injustices, whether it be global or right in our backyards. But what is the use in speaking on its issues if we're not also talking about its solutions? We must remind ourselves that there is a world of hope, possibilities and solutions to combat the injustice,...
You've probably heard about the terms brainwashing, whitewashing or even stonewashing, which essentially means making something seem as if it has certain positive qualities when in fact it may not be true (Macmillan Dictionary). The same goes for the fast fashion industry and what we call greenwashing.What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a form of marketing that conveys a false or deceptive impression and...
The fast fashion industry does not shy away from hurting our most vulnerable populations. In this post, we are going to be talking about how the fast fashion industry impacts people; both the people who make our clothing and those who buy them.GARMENT WORKERS Industrial Global UnionThe biggest impacts the fast fashion industry has in regard to...