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On April 24, join the global movement for sustainable and ethical fashion on Fashion Revolution Day! This day was created in response to the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, which killed over 1,100 people and highlighted the harmful effects of fast fashion on both people and the environment. The goal of Fashion Revolution Day is to raise awareness and promote positive change within the fashion industry. So let's use this day to celebrate fair trade practices, support sustainable brands, and make a difference with our fashion choices!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rana Plaza Collapse</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring more, bringing attention to the conditions of the fashion industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Fashion Revolution Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fashion Revolution Day was established as a day of remembrance for the victims of the Rana Plaza collapse and to call for an overhaul of the fashion industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>#WhoMadeMyClothes Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fashion Revolution launched the #WhoMadeMyClothes social media campaign, urging consumers to demand greater transparency from brands about their supply chains.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fashion Revolution Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The initiative expanded into Fashion Revolution Week, filled with events promoting sustainability and ethical practices in fashion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fashion Transparency Index</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fashion Revolution published its first annual Fashion Transparency Index, rating brands on their levels of transparency and sustainability commitments.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a clothing swap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to bring clothes they no longer wear and swap them for new-to-them items. This promotes recycling and reduces the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a sustainable fashion event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for events in your area that promote sustainable and ethical fashion practices. Attend workshops, fashion shows, or panel discussions to learn more about the impact of the fashion industry and how you can make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research the fashion industry and its impact on the environment and garment workers. Share what you learn with others through social media, blog posts, or by hosting a discussion group.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support ethical and sustainable brands</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use Fashion Revolution Day as an opportunity to discover and support brands that prioritize ethical and sustainable practices. Look for certifications such as Fair Trade, GOTS, or B Corp to ensure the brand is committed to transparency and ethical standards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a clothing repair or upcycling project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Instead of throwing away old or damaged clothes, try repairing them yourself or repurposing them into something new. This not only reduces waste but also encourages creativity and self-sufficiency.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about the fashion industry's impact on the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fast fashion is one of the biggest contributors to global pollution, and Fashion Revolution Day aims to educate people about the negative effects of this industry and how we can make more sustainable choices. By raising awareness, we can work towards a cleaner and healthier planet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes ethical and fair labor practices</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Behind every item of clothing, there are garment workers who make it possible. Unfortunately, many of these workers face unsafe working conditions and low wages. Fashion Revolution Day reminds us to consider the human toll of our clothing choices and encourages brands to be transparent about their production methods.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It empowers consumers to demand change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By asking #whomademyclothes, Fashion Revolution Day encourages consumers to question where their clothes come from and who made them. This puts pressure on fashion brands to be more transparent and accountable for their actions, ultimately leading to better working conditions and more sustainable practices.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The world consumes 80 billion pieces of clothing each year</h3><p class='facts-content'>This shocking figure shows just how enormous the fashion industry is. Fast fashion brands often prioritize quick turnaround time over quality and sustainability, leading to a rampant culture of waste and environmental harm.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Approximately 2,700 liters of water are needed to manufacture a single cotton t-shirt</h3><p class='facts-content'>This is equivalent to what an average person would drink over a three-year period. The fashion industry places immense pressure on the world's water resources, accounting for around 20% of the world's water pollution.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Around 80% of garment workers are women</h3><p class='facts-content'>This reflects the industry's heavy gender bias and imbalance. Unfortunately, these women are often subjected to low wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, and a lack of basic rights.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The fashion industry produces 10% of all global carbon emissions</h3><p class='facts-content'>This is more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Hence, reducing the carbon footprint of the fashion industry plays a crucial role in the global fight against climate change.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Less than 1% of material used to produce clothing is recycled into new clothing</h3><p class='facts-content'>This means a truckload of clothing waste is burned or landfilled every second. The lack of circularity in the fashion industry poses huge environmental and economic challenges.</p></div></div>
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