Fast Fashion: Brands, Statistics, and What You Can Do

07/15/20 • 34 min

Hi, we’re Arya and Yana and this is Explained: Simply, the podcast where we discuss different topics in our society while educating both ourselves and our listeners like you. Thank you for tuning in to our fifth episode! Today we’ll be covering some basic info about fast fashion and also what it means to be a sustainable shopper. We'll also discuss which brands are sustainable and which aren't, as well as things YOU can do to be a more sustainable shopper!

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