The fashion industry is among the greatest polluters in the world, but locally, South Florida fashion experts and thrift shoppers are encouraging residents to move towards more eco-friendly options.
According to the United Nations, the fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Earlier this year, the UN’s Alliance for Sustainable Fashion launched a campaign focused on the changes the fashion industry could make to produce more socially-conscious clothing.