The United Nations Environment Program shows that the fast fashion industry is the second biggest consumer of water and contributes to global carbon emissions.
FALMOUTH, Maine — With school starting back up in a little less than a month, many people are looking for ways to get the best deals on clothing items.
Some shoppers are planning to save money by purchasing reused items from thrift stores, but Goodwill Northern New England Retail Marketing and Communications Specialist Morgan Sewall said thrift shopping saves more than just money.
“The fast fashion industry is one of the top polluters contributing to climate change in the world right now,” Sewall said. “So, any chance that we have to combat that, fight that, and highlight the second-hand and just educate about that is a win for us and just something that we’re really excited about.”
According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the fast fashion industry is the second biggest consumer of water and …