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Fashion Meets Fossil Fuels: The Hidden Connection

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The Environmental and Social Costs of Fast Fashion

This webinar will reveal the hidden connections between the fashion industry and fossil fuel production. Panelists will discuss how disposable clothing culture is perpetuated by the fossil fuel industry’s drive to increase demand. Learn about the prevalence of plastic-based textiles, and the regulatory challenges facing this rapidly evolving industry.

What you'll learn

The fossil fuel footprint of fast fashion - Discover the surprising ways petroleum products end up in our wardrobes and their environmental impact.
Current research on textile toxicity - Learn about the latest findings on chemical contamination in clothing, especially children's apparel.
Action strategies for change - Explore policy approaches, consumer choices, and industry alternatives that can disrupt harmful practices.