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It sounds like
hyperbole but it's not. Every year, major clothing chains all
over the world — like Louis Vuitton, Nike, Urban Outfitters,
H&M, and more — create a giant mountain of fresh, clean,
new, unworn clothing. And then they set them alight to create
a huge bonfire. Why? These brands are obsessed with seeming
elite, exclusive, and expensive, even though they overproduce
every single year. So rather than sell their items at a discount or
donate them to the homeless, they destroy the products
entirely.
This problem has never been more
acute than during the pandemic, when months of public health
shutdowns meant brick-and-mortar clothing stores couldn't sell
to the public, creating unprecedented amounts of unsold
clothing. Now, all of that excess could be about to disappear
in smoke and flames. Not only are these fashion bonfires
extremely cruel to people in need, they're also dangerous for
our environment and health. Most of this clothing is made from
synethic, chemical-laden materials and they release
huge amounts of toxins, microplastics, and greenhouse gases
when burnt. Luckily, France plans to ban these types
of clothing fires, but now we need to convince the U.S. to
follow suit. Sign the petition to demand that the United
States ban these wasteful fashion bonfires,
now!
Thank you for all that you do,
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Miranda
B.
The Care2 Petitions Team |
P.S. Every time
greedy fashion brands burn unsold clothing in order to avoid
slashing prices, they're accelerating climate change and
hurting people. Sign the petition to demand that the U.S. pass a
law banning fashion houses from burning excess
inventory! |
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