I’m from the fashion industry — and it kills me to see what we’re doing to the planet

Hey fellow fashion-industry folks (and anyone who cares about what we wear):
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of digging — and I’m really shaken by what I’m finding about our industry(which is currently the second most polluting industry in the world). Some quick facts that hit me:
• We’re responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions. 
• We use roughly 93 billion m³ of water per year, and about 20% of global wastewater comes from textile treatment.
• Synthetic fibres dominate (~60% of clothing) and many garments end up in landfill or incinerated; some fabrics take up to 200 years to biodegrade. 

As someone who loves designing and creating, it hurts to realize the cost of our creativity.
Now I find myself walking toward sustainability — questioning every process, every material.

Do any of you here in fashion feel this same conflict? How are you trying to shift your work (or even your mindset) toward sustainability? Let’s discuss real ways to make change — not just talk about it. 

Submitted November 02, 2025 at 10:33PM by LegitimateHeron456 https://ift.tt/vHsfEGz