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Today we are diving deep into the negative environmental impact of fast fashion with Madeline Dolgin. Madeline is a higher educational professional by day and an advocate for sustainable fashion by night! Madeline also happens to be one of our very own Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association (AZSAA) Board Members and VP of fundraising. Tune in to hear about the class that changed her trajectory of becoming a fashion Journalist and opened her eyes to the harmful environmental impact of the fashion industry. We break down how our world is being affected by each different stage of the lifecycle of these fast fashion garments, and give hope for the future as we continue to learn and use our voices! 01:50 Some statistics on Sustainability and Fast Fashion. 04:00 What changed your initial desire to become a Fashion Journalist? 10:20 How was Fast Fashion created? 14:20 Why is Fast Fashion so bad for the environment? 16:40 What do you wish consumers knew about the environmental impacts of the Fashion Industry before buying? 21:00 What chemicals are being washed away in the water, and making it into rivers? 22:20 How much clothing is ending up in Landfills? 24:20 Why is it important for consumers to be informed and get involved regarding these issues? 28:15 What is a sustainability initiative that gives you hope? 32:30 Who are some researchers and brands that are educating on circular economy? 37:50 What can we do as consumers that will actually make a difference? 42:00 Where can people go to learn more from you? Tune in to Madeline’s Podcast by AZSAA: Growing Together https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Pkb29Z1zuAR4iihXJX7Mc?si=DvoY5lU5So-WFyv8iV3rsQ&nd=1 Follow Madeline on Instagram: @healingseams https://www.instagram.com/healingseams/?hl=en ………………………… Connect with Stella on Instagram: @stella_abril_ https://www.instagram.com/stella_abril_/?hl=en Connect with Eartha of Revari on Instagram @shoprevari https://www.instagram.com/shoprevari/?hl=en