Look in your closet to see the impact of consumerism, and think about the changes you can make to reduce your environmental impact while shaving a huge slice off your annual spending.
The average American buys 68 new clothing items each year, according to HotOrCool.org research. We buy five times as many clothes as in 1980. Yet, shockingly, most garments are worn only about seven times before being discarded. Where do they go? Straight to the landfill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 85% of clothes in the U.S. are burned or dumped, totaling over 11 million tons of textile waste annually.
The fast fashion economy thrives on cheap production and quick turnover, but it comes at a cost to the planet—and your wallet. The good news? A new wave of frugal fashionistas is proving that sustainable is the new stylish.
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Read the full article originally published at earth911.com.