BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 19, 2021
The fashion industry has an enormous environmental impact. The United Nations estimates that 10 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions come from the fashion industry. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 13 million tons of textiles are tossed into landfills every year, which makes up an estimated 9 percent of total landfill waste. If you are looking to reduce the environmental impact of your wardrobe, you could consider a number of steps, like buying used or recycling old clothes. If you are going to purchase new clothes, though, you can make more conscious fashion-buying choices when it comes to materials.