I bet you didn&apos;t know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage. This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion. Learn More: <a href='https://www.treehugger.com/fast-fashion-environmental-ethical-issues-4869800#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20environmental%20issues,chemicals%20used%20in%20textile%20production.'>What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com)</a> <a href='https://earth.org/fast-fashion-statistics/#:~:text=Clothing%20sales%20doubled%20from%20100,worn%20decreased%20by%2036%25%20overall.'>The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.Org</a> <a href='https://pirg.org/california/articles/the-fashion-industry-waste-is-drastically-contributing-to-climate-change/'>The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change (pirg.org)</a> <a href='https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/#:~:text=1.,on%20landfill%20sites%20every%20second.'>10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics | Earth.Org</a> <a href='https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/09/23/costo-moda-medio-ambiente'>How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment? (worldbank.org)</a> <a href='https://studentbriefs.law.gwu.edu/ilpb/2021/10/28/fast-fashion-getting-faster-a-look-at-the-unethical-labor-practices-sustaining-a-growing-industry/'>Fast Fashion Getting Faster: A Look at the Unethical Labor Practices Sustaining a Growing Industry | International Law and Policy Brief (gwu.edu)</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/collapsepod">Support the show</a>

Episode 132 - Lobbying

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven&rsquo;t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society&rsquo;s current trajectory? &ldquo;Breaking Down: Collapse&rdquo; takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they&rsquo;re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn&rsquo;t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.