This episode dives deep into the layered, often confusing world of sustainable fashion. It begins by breaking down what sustainable fashion really means—beyond the marketing buzzwords and challenges the listener to think critically about where their clothes come from, who makes them, and at what cost. It explores how fast fashion brands often greenwash consumers, using vague labels like “eco-friendly” or “conscious” without making meaningful change.
From there, the episode travels through the global impact of our clothes, touching on issues like unethical labor practices, the overproduction crisis, and how discarded fashion from the West ends up damaging economies and ecosystems in the Global South. It also highlights the importance of material choices, the environmental cost of synthetic fabrics, and how even “sustainable” alternatives aren’t  ...