TRADE IN USED CLOTHES IS A MEANS OF EMPLOYMENT

 STORY BY: SALAMATU ADISS

Many will say the trade in used clothes or as many Ghanaians call it obroni wawu is a means of employment, this trade is where they get their income to pay bills and feed their families.

Even though the trade in used clothes may provide employment opportunities it does not change the fact that it has a major impact on the climate. When clothes are bought and discard at a rapid speed it contributes to the production and disposal of textiles which leads to air pollution caused by the factories that make this textiles, water pollution also caused by the factories and also from transporting this clothes by sea.

The production of new clothes to meet the demand for fast fashion further worsens the environmental impact of fashion industry. Sustainable fashion practices such as reducing, reusing and recycling clothes can help reduce the impact fast fashion has on the climate.

By doing that, we can help reduce the impact of fast fashion on the environment while still supporting employment in the fashion industry. 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

PODCAST CALENDAR

EPISODE ONE; HOW FAST FASHION HAS AN IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE Content      Time Jingle  -     0 : 00 – 0 : 03 Intro. –       0 : 04 – 0 : 28 Body –        0:29 – 4:40 Outro.  –      4:41 – 5.02   EPISODE TWO ;  THE WORLD OF THRIFT  Content       Time  Jingle –       0:00 – 0:03 Intro.  –        0:04 – 0: 23 Body –        0: 24   –   6:30 Outro  –      6:31 – 7:19   EPISODE THREE;  SOLUTIONS TO COMBACT CLIMATE CHANGE  Content     Time  Jingle –      0:00 – 0:03 Intro. –       0:04  –   0:30 Body –       0:31 – 5: 14 Outro –       5:15 – 5:48  
Read more

CLIMATE CHANGE;OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM

Image
Story by ; Isaac Osei   To begin climate change is a making global issue that demands our attention. While discussions often focus on industries and transportation, the impact of clothing on climate change is often overview . The fashion industry, in particular, plays a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. This article based to shed way  on the connection between clothing and climate change, emphasizing the need for sustainable fashion practices. The production of clothing involves various processes that lead to climate change. From the cultivation of raw materials to manufacturing, and disposal, each step has a carbon effect . The textile industry heavily relies on energy-intensive processes, such as dyeing and finishing, which consume vast amounts of water and release greenhouse gases. Additionally, the use of synthetic fibers, which are derived from fossil fuels, further exacerbates carbon emissions. The disposal of clothing is
Read more

GROUP MEMBERS PROFILE

Image
Greetings, readers! I'm  Nancy Efua Frimpong one of the powerful voices behind this blog. As a journalist and writer, I delve into clothing and climate to share insights, experiences and the occasional dose of inspiration on how to sustain our environment through eco-friendly lifestyles. Join me on this journey of exploration and discovery. Together, let's navigate the fascinating realms of climate change and clothing  Thank you Hello 👋,I am Aopare Joyce a student of Ghana Institute of Journalism level 300.  Group member of Climate change and clothing sub group 12 and I stand for Climate change, I believe together we can save our planet since there is no planet ' B'. I love to write and deliver spoken word. I am a social media manager and Publicity head at perfect love international. Thank you. My Name is Osei Isaac, a member of group 12 , I’m a climate change activist and specialize  in clothing management.  I am Kaba Clare Asewe. A level 300 student from the Universi
Read more