The industry is responsible for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions—exceeding those of aviation and shipping combined.
The shift toward ultra-rapid production cycles has doubled clothing production since the year 2000, yet the number of times a garment is worn has declined by nearly 40%. This "disposable" model carries heavy hidden costs:
Producing a single pair of jeans requires approximately 3,781 liters of water. Toxic dyes are also responsible for 20% of global industrial water pollution.
