How to Become a More Sustainable Shopper
What do you think of when you hear the term, "fast fashion?" The little scene that pops into my head is of me walking into a McDonald's, ordering a cheap-as-chips outfit for my next night out, and it being served up on the counter within a matter of minutes by an underpaid cashier who would really rather be somewhere else. Because, yes, whatever the subject - I will not stop thinking about food. But fast fashion and fast food do ride on a similar wave: both provide a service that pride themselves on two things they know their customers love - speed, and a low price tag. So their products are made as quickly and as cheaply as possibly to get ready for millions of customers who want the latest thing now, now, now, with a price equally as exciting. Here lies the big problem with fast fashion: that slinky £6 bodycon dress isn't made to last many a night out (much like myself), or that £10 pair of jeans might not even see you through the season. They are manufactur...