Did you know that it's estimated that the average American throws away 81 pounds of textiles EACH YEAR? Yikes! Today I’m talking a little bit about why fast fashion is a problem and offer some suggestions on how you might approach your wardrobe in a more sustainable way. Some of the articles cited:  https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/world/microfiber-filter-plastic-pollution-intl/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/fight-against-plastic-pollution-targets-hidden-source-our-clothes-ncna1000961 Fashion Revolution #whomademyclothes https://www.fashionrevolution.org TISSU Sewing Studio (owned by my friend Nina who organizes clothing swaps): https://www.tissusewingstudio.com Fibershed affiliate directory: https://www.fibershed.com/affiliate-directory/ Want more crafty goodness? Check out my blog at https://www.mothandrustdiy.com and connect with me on social media! (If you decide to follow me, please let me know you found me through the podcast!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade Twitter.com: https://www.twitter.com/moth_and_rust Check out my tutorial videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiy