Reduced clothing lifespan amplifies fashion’s environmental effect

“The production of sustainable textile products through dry processes means reducing washing processes. While drought is experienced in many parts of the world, spending this much water creates a climate injustice,” she said.

“We are depriving these people of their rights. We need to identify some solutions with production methods that measure environmental impacts, consider water use, water cleanliness, soil and fertilizer use, preserve biodiversity, and adopt dry processes.”