1. Please check PM. 
4th January, 2018 Morning Assembly Sharing- Ms Nicole Wong Fast Fashion

2. Ask yourself a question
How many clothing items (jackets, jeans, scarves, T-shirts, skirts, etc.) do you have at home?

3. 10?
20?
Over 30???
Do we really need all of them?
because they are fashionable or affordable?
Or simply because they are Fast Fashion?

4. What is Fast Fashion? contemporary term used by fashion retailers
designs move quickly from catwalk to retail shops
 capture current fashion trends

5. What are the problems with Fast Fashion?
Let’s watch a video so you can understand more:

6. 1. Poor working conditions
Many garment factories are opened in developing countries, e.g. Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, etc.
Workers work in very poor conditions and are underpaid
Often involves child labour

7. 2. Pollution More and more pollutants
Global cotton industries use more pesticides
Water is heavily polluted
This could poison farmers and contaminate drinking water

8. 3. Overconsumption
The average American household  70 pounds of textile waste every year
10.5 million tons of textile waste being thrown away in the US alone
Some are donated or recycled, but most are sent to landfills

9. What can we do?
You can help yourself and help others get away from fast fashion.
things you can do to make an impact are:
buy and use clothes made from sustainable, organic fibers
say “no” to sweatshops
donate everything you aren't using
limit your purchases!

10. Buy and use clothes made from sustainable, organic fibers
Clothing made from natural, organic materials is better for the environment
doesn't use as much energy
doesn't use any toxic chemicals
Examples: Bamboo, organic cotton, wool, silk
These clothes will have a longer lifetime

11. Say “no” to sweatshops Take a look at your tags!
made in a developing country (or in some cases, even China or the U.S)  sweatshop labour.
Try your best to get sweatshop-free products, e.g. Lush, New Balance, Patagonia
You can always search the Internet for the name of the company the clothing is from sweatshops. 

12. Donate! Donate! Donate!
Donating your old and/or unwanted clothing is a great way to help and give to other people in need
reduce textile waste
How to Donate:
gather up all your unwanted garments
wash and then secure them in a bag
bring them to a donation center / a clothing drop-off box /any charity near you

13. Most importantly – Limit your purchase
Try not to buy too many clothing items
Check your wardrobe before you go shopping
Or try to upcycle your old clothes