how to quit fast fashion in 2024 (how I did it + tips after 10 years)

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[Ahalya]

Gosh I wish more people watched this because people really use “there is no ethical consumption under capitalism” to justify fast fashion hauls. In an ethical economy those fast fashion hauls would never exist. And if there is no ethical consumption under capitalism then just consume less

[Laura_Suzanne]

The Vinted app is the first place I look for clothes and anything else now. I've been very lucky to track down items I missed out on years ago. This is one of things I love about circular fashion.

[leandracooper]

Join your local buy nothing group and ask to barrow clothing.

[PlayMyMusicPlaylist]

stop consuming, but I am selling u something. Hypocrites

[backgroundgameplay]

recognizing your own personal style also just helps with personal growth; knowing who you are and what youre comfortable in, as well as saving money and the planet!

[judahjubilee]

Me n my friends have started fighting this by starting a network of free stores!
We collect clothes from our friends and family they're getting rid of, a lot of times I will do repairs or my other friend will do modifications, and then we offer it to our friends and other people in town at pop up shops or styling sessions. It's been amazing so far, my wardrobe still gets updated and refreshed often, but I also know where everything ends up when I let it go, and it goes to people who genuinely need it. All while cutting out supply chains ✨

[amac]

Love the tip to stop following fast fashion brands and creators that influence you, but I would also caution against following creators that do constant thrift hauls. It's the same issue just masked differently.

[CharlotteTaylorr]

it could be great to look into sustainability regarding hair dye. No one ever talks about this, not only how hair dye is made and the impact of it's creation, but the chemicals that enter the waterways when washing the dye

[allollipoppins]

My 2024 resolution is to sew + upcycle my own clothes if I want anything new (using as much local/sustainable/second-hand fabric and notions as possible), and to thrift for anything I can't make because I don't have the technical skills/time for it. That way I'm finally going through my fabric stash, making things that actually fit me and discovering my own style while having fun and improving my sewing :)

[shaunaburton]

Fast fashion is usually made of synthesized materials that are mixed. They are hard to remove stains from, mend, clean etc… they are not worth your money.

[UskInaTE]

I must admit… I do shop from H&M sometimes. That said, I don’t have a lot of money and I usually get my clothes from free shops. I just really struggle to find pants in my style that fits my body as an afab person who likes to dress more masc. I found a pair of pants from H&M’s men’s department that I absolutely love and they fit me perfectly, so I own two of those that I bought. I feel like their men’s department is way better quality and way less proper fast fashion than their women’s department though, and I think a huge part of the problem with fast fashion is just the mentality around it, and treating the clothing like it’s disposable because it’s “cheap”.

[GreenNectarines]

Hi! Just putting this here for folks who are interested in solar panels: Please look into how cobalt is mined and the effects of child labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 70% of the world’s cobalt comes from DRC where mining has led to forced eviction of entire communities. Not only is it a human rights violation on the front of the forced labor and eviction but also 48 women are graped every hour in the process. 31 of said 48 being under 18. While this isn’t to shame people for solar panels, which this video is also not about, caring for the environment also comes with nuances such as this. Cobalt is a very important mineral in the production of solar panels but the wildest part, at least to me, is that while we feel better having utilized them in a commendable effort to save the planet, the mining process hurts the planet anyway! The acid and waste has killed the fish in the DRC. The waste also impacts crops while the deforestation has led to a loss of 8.6% of tree cover since 2000. It isn’t like we all don’t benefit from this atrocity which is why it is encouraged to use refurbished tech and donating the tech we no longer want to be refurbished. I’m posting this comment here because it takes a community. Pass it along. Free DRC!

[schtaina]

I've been a science teacher for over 10 years and shown Story of stuff for every class I ever had. Its the best!

[ashleyh]

I want to add, or request you talk about, taking good care of your clothes! I havevwork blouses that I have worn more than 50-60 times. I treat any stains right away, wash in cold water, (only when needed, not after each wear) I tumble dry for about 10 minutes then hang dry the rest of the way. Also de-pilling blouses (de-fuss) and changing out of work tops as soon as I get home to prevent extra wear and tear on them.

[amac]

COVID really helped me stop going shopping "for fun". I have never enjoyed buying clothes online, so I was an in store shopper. I would go to the mall or to target just to walk around. Of course I was buying shit I didn't need.

Now, if hobbitcore becomes mainstream and suddenly we are inundated with good quality cloaks, trousers, hobbity dresses and frocks, I'm in trouble.

[gigglesandhugs]

I think its part of being comfortable in who and what you are. I try very hard to dress for myself. What i like not what is popular. I also take that to the point of not consuming "fast mindset" if a youtuber is never happy or always doing something to find happiness i have to let that go because it feeds the mentality at least for me that i must be doing something wrong because i dont want to spend money to do all the things, get the item or new hot thing.

[creationslandscapedesigns]

I quit fast fashion well over a decade ago and have never looked back. This year I am doing a no buy year BUT if I buy any clothing it has to be second hand.

[InternationalKid]

Another great video! Shelbi, would you be interested in making a video about "fast plants"? As a person with a houseplants as well, I would love more information out there about the impacts of the booming plant industry, rare and endangered species poaching, and how we can practice more sustainable houseplant consumption. I got most of my new speciemens last year from local plant swaps, it's incredible! Walmart has no business selling plants y'all, let's just buy and share with each other. Thanks for all the work you do!

[CaliHinojosaVids]

I only own two pairs of jeans and everyone is blown away by this. I work an M-F 9-5 that requires business casual. I work out a lot as well. Realistically, the only time I’m ever really going to wear jeans is the weekend. Why would I need more than two? It’s rare something pops up during the week that I would even need jeans for. Between my fitness wardrobe and business causal wardrobe, it’s pretty covered. Having a bunch of jeans may be realistic for someone else, but for me it’s just not worth it to invest in more than two pairs.

[Beccajoy]

Support your local second hand clothing stores. I've learned to do that and in turn have found some really cool pieces. I'm proud to say I've found them second hand.