Join the Conscious Fashion Revolution
Let’s learn about the problems with fast fashion and how it affects the world. I want to build a community that wants to help people and the planet. Together, we can look good in sustainable clothes that don’t hurt the environment or our wallets. Let’s start this fashion revolution
Introductions
When I was in the 1st grade, I made the decision to be a marine biologist. I also decided to be in the Navy when I grew up. Fast forward a few decades: Navy, check; marine biologist, …. not so much. Up until my senior year of high school I held that dream. That is when I came across an article where marine biology was listed as one of the most disappointing careers. Most that work in that industry have a deep passion for their field. So, what makes it disappointing? It’s the rate at which we are discovering new species in the world’s oceans. This rate is being outpaced by the rate of species going extinct because of the destruction of their habitat.
After learning this, I became interested in my impact on the world around me. I went on and joined the Navy. Shortly after I got out the service, I came across “The True Cost”, a documentary on Netflix at the time. It reignited the horror of how our culture is destroying the world we live in. I still see marine biology as a first love of sorts. Knowing that my t-shirt made in Taiwan might be destroying it is saddening.
Impact of Fast Fashion on Marine Life
When synthetic fibers are manufactured, they release polyester fibers. The fibers make up a large portion of the microplastics found in the ocean.
20-35%
of all microplastics in the ocean are from fast fashion (The State of Fashion, McKinsey 2020)
75%
of the microplastics found in the Arctic Ocean are from fast fashion (The Impact of Fast Fashion on Marine Plastic Pollution, 2023)
I began to search for clothing that was better for the environment. It was hard to find clothes in my size that were also ethical, which was discouraging. Having 2 business degrees, I began to research why there wasn’t more availability and what other options I had. I figured others might have this problem too, so I’m sharing my journey to finding ethical plus-size clothing. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you!
Expectations
When we love ourselves, we love the world around us.
I believe that when we feel better about ourselves, it’s easier for us to believe in ourselves and accomplish our goals. I want a space where we can make this possible. Loving the person looking back at you in the mirror leads to enjoyment in taking care of ourselves and implementing improvements in our lives, which finally leads to changes in the world around us.
I want you to feel gorgeous and comfortable in your body. You deserve to look great as you go out to accomplish your goals. I’ll provide tips and tricks to do this sustainably and ethically, without breaking the bank.
I am not disillusioned into believing that we can change everyone’s opinion. We have a very small part of a much larger picture. But, as your mom always said, just because they jump off the bridge, doesn’t mean you have to. So, let’s go against society and get this fashion revolution started! Sign up for notifications of new blog posts and the newsletter to learn more about fast and slow fashion, and what you can do about it.
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