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Global Honors Theses
The Dangers of Fast Fashion: A Health and Environmental Analysis
Summer Roslyn Turnberg , University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Follow
Date of Award
Spring 6-4-2021
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of science (BS)
Global Honors
First Advisor
Dr. Jutta Heller
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the alternatives for fast fashion, the global interdependence between areas of production and areas of consumption for fast fashion, and the long-term health and environmental risks associated with fast fashion production and consumption. This paper aims to discover what health effects are proven to be associated with fast fashion production, the causes of health effects, and the steps which manufacturers, shoppers, fashion companies, and those producing the clothing can take to better the fast fashion interdependency and operations. This study will first delve into the global interdependencies of fast fashion and the structures that are in place, mainly from an economic standpoint. It will then describe the methods used for fast fashion and discuss the various processes necessary for clothing production and sales to high clothing demand areas. It will then describe the methods used for fast fashion and discuss the various necessary clothing production and sales processes to high clothing demand areas. Health harms and the threats globalization pose will be compared. Relevant health data for illnesses and diseases related to fast fashion production will be presented, followed by environmental studies and their impact on human health. Lastly, an alternative and prototype proposal will be explored to increase awareness among consumers with psychological consideration for its effectiveness
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Turnberg, Summer Roslyn, "The Dangers of Fast Fashion: A Health and Environmental Analysis" (2021). Global Honors Theses . 79. https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gh_theses/79
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Undergraduate Honors Theses
How COVID-19 has Accelerated the Shift towards a More Sustainable Fashion Industry
Samantha Frances Casey , University of San Diego Follow
Date of Award
Spring 5-18-2021
Document Type
Undergraduate Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration
Business Administration
Abigail Berk
Sustainability in fast fashion is a pertinent issue as the fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries. Fashion retailers have started to integrate sustainability initiatives, but consumer preference is vital to making firms change their practices. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, worldwide lockdowns exposed the fragility of the consumer-driven fast-fashion business model. This thesis will examine how COVID-19 has and will continue to impact sustainability in the fashion industry. More specifically, this thesis will examine the implications of consumer sustainability preferences brought about by the pandemic. These implications accelerate the preexisting sustainability trends in the fashion industry by pushing companies to appeal to the consumer preferences brought about by COVID-19. This project provides insights for business managers in the fashion industry to thrive post-pandemic.
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Casey, Samantha Frances, "How COVID-19 has Accelerated the Shift towards a More Sustainable Fashion Industry" (2021). Undergraduate Honors Theses . 92. https://digital.sandiego.edu/honors_theses/92
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https://doi.org/10.22371/03.2021.002
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apparel items, sometimes referred to as “fast fashion.” The fast fashion business model is based upon inexpensive, low-quality garments, quick production and sale, and high consumption. A sustainable alternative is the “slow fashion” business model, where consumers invest in the
Fast Fashion uses an open loop production cycle that actively pollutes water and land. The relationship between the fast fashion industry and international law is actively harming workers and the environment. Retailers can move towards sustainable fashion by agreeing to pay workers a livable wage, enforcing safety standards in factories,
Submission of Thesis to Norma Smurfit Library, National College of Ireland Student name: Daniel Isaac Emmen Quirós Student number: 18165851 School: School of Business Course: MSc in International Business Degree to be awarded: MSc in International Business Title of Thesis: The impact of fast fashion on the environment: Perspectives
Abstract The purpose of this thesis is to explore the alternatives for fast fashion, the global interdependence between areas of production and areas of consumption for fast fashion, and the long-term health and environmental risks associated with fast fashion production and consumption.
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, worldwide lockdowns exposed the fragility of the consumer-driven fast-fashion business model. This thesis will examine how COVID-19 has and will continue to impact sustainability in the fashion industry. More specifically, this thesis will examine the implications of consumer sustainability ...
ing sizes. Fast fashion falls into the high-street section in the ready-to-wear segment. Similar to fashion, the fast fashion industry is broken down into sections. (Hines & Bruce, 2007) Fast fashion firms meet the demand of consumers with low prices and new weekly product offerings, which quickly fall apart or become out-dated, pushing