We are pleased to share a newsletter dedicated to Fast Fashion — one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world and a topic directly linked to Sustainable Development Goal 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production.
The publication examines how the fast fashion model — built on cheap, low-quality clothing and rapidly changing collections — is driving overconsumption, environmental degradation, and labour exploitation on a global scale. The clothing industry is responsible for 10% of global CO₂ emissions, more than international flights and shipping combined. Producing a single T-shirt requires 2,700 litres of water — the equivalent of what one person drinks over two and a half years.
The newsletter includes expert insights from M.A. Eng. Karolina Bugajska, covering the EU’s strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the role of the Digital Product Passport, and the innovations and alternatives that are beginning to reshape the industry.
With seasonal sales in full swing, it is the perfect moment to pause before reaching for another bargain. Before you head to the shops or click “add to cart” — this newsletter is worth reading first.
📄 Read the newsletter and discover the true cost of the clothes we wear — and what Europe is doing about it.