I definitely agree with what "Happy Person" said, specifically that this is a capitalist and consumerist societal problem that has led us to overproduce and over-consume within the textile industry. As humans in the societal structures we live in, we have been conditioned to consume at an incredibly rapid pace so that we keep up with how fast companies produce and how fast trends change. Thus, this issue sometimes feels bigger than my individual choices, as it is many times the industries that produce massive amounts of clothing and pressure us to keep up with "fashion" and "trends." However, I do also agree with Bob, as I think there are things we can do as individuals to help reduce our textile consumption. I've never thought of repurposing and using your clothes until they physically cannot be used anymore, but I think that is a great idea and something we could all strive for.
However, I think that there is benefit in buying second-hand clothing when buying well-made/sustainable clothes isn't accessible due to the price. It is difficult when the price of environmentally friendly clothes can be so high due to the quality and care with which they were produced, as that isn't always accessible to everyone. I think that is an important thing to note, as encouraging people to buying second-hand can be a good place to start when thinking about how to become a more ethical textile consumer, as it can be both an environmentally and financially friendly option.Statistics: Posted by eng-l240 — Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:59 pm
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