The next time you’re at a loss for what to say try sharing a few of these 12 Facts & Stats About Textile Waste and spread some eco-friendly info:
1. 95% of textiles thrown out could actually be reused and recycled.
2. 80% of a garment’s carbon footprint is due to washing and aftercare.
3. The average lifespan of a new fast fashion garment is only three years.
4. The organic cotton industry grows up to 40% annually.
5. The secondhand clothing trade is worth over $1 billion.
6. 47% of the chemicals used in traditional cotton farming are possible & known to be harmful.
7. $14 billion are spent on clothing each year in Australia.
8. 10 tonnes of water is used to make a single pair of jeans when poor manufacturing practices are used.
9. Over $300,000 was saved when only 9 companies reduced & reused their textile waste.
10. 50,000+ tonnes of preloved clothing is exported from Australia each year.
11. It takes 30 – 40 years for nylon fabric to biodegrade whereas natural cotton breaks down in just 1 – 5 months.
12. 75% of textile waste has been diverted from landfills and reused by charitable organizations in Australia.
Learn more about textile recycling right over here.
Disclaimer: I am not at all an expert on the big business of fast fashion however I am a concerned consumer who has chosen to learn & share as much as I can through my own personal experiences & the wealth of resources available online.
My ambition to inform & influence others to step away from unethically (& immorally) produced products is the driving force that motivates me to continue providing fabulous free eco-fashion/accessory/décor tutorials, ethical outfit inspiration and helpful thrifting tips on my Confessions of a Refashionista as well as contributing & sharing my creative skills throughout the online maker world.
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