By George Gallardo & Brianna Vaca, Staff Reporters At first glance, those budget-friendly clothes from fast-fashion retailers might seem like a bargain, but the true cost of those deals sometimes involves the exploitation of both workers and the environment. Shortly before Toros went home for the Thanksgiving break, the Growth and Leadership Opportunity for Women […]
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Pop-up thrift shop invites Toros to donate clothing, household items
Shop is one of several Sustainability Club initiatives on campus For Toros looking to declutter their closets and cupboards, the CSUDH Sustainability Club might have a solution. During the first Tuesday of every month, the club invites people to donate their used and unwanted clothing and household items at the pop-up thrift shop set up […]
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The Environmental Cost of Fast Fashion
Wild Fable is a fast-fashion brand sold at Target; they have an extensive range of women’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Photo by Yennifer Ho By: Yennifer Ho, Staff Reporter The fast fashion industry is one of the greatest contributors to pollution, responsible for 10% of global emissions and producing 20% of global water waste according […]