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	*Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels.		*Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels.
	*Conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.		*Conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.
			*Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.
	~~<li>~~Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.~~</li>~~		*20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.
	~~<li>~~20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.~~</li>~~
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			*About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref>
	*About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref>
	*People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South.		*People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South.
	*Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents.		*Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents.

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	== Examples of Fast Fashion ==		== Examples of Fast Fashion ==

			Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.
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	=== ~~The COVID-19 pandemic~~ <ref>https://~~www.aljazeera~~.com/~~news~~/~~2020/2~~/~~2/chinese-canadians-denounce-rising-xenophobia-tied-to-coronavirus~~</ref> ===		=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===
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	*The ~~COVID-19 virus originated in~~ the ~~city~~ of ~~Wuhan in China~~. ~~For some people, the virus gave them 'permission' to target immigrants, or people who look~~ like ~~immigrants,~~ of ~~Asian decent with hateful words~~ and ~~actions~~.
	*Some people called for ~~an end~~ to ~~immigration from China~~, ~~even after the virus had already made its way into Canada~~.		*Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels.
	*Some called the ~~virus~~ the ~~'Chinese' virus~~.		*Conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.

			<li>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</li>
			<li>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</li>
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	=== ~~Canadian Figures~~ ===		=== Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===

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	*~~Quebec Premier François Legault commented that multiculturalism is a threat~~ to the ~~French language. He explained "it's important that we don't put all cultures on the same level; that's why we oppose multiculturalism," Legault said~~. <ref>https://~~www.cbc~~.~~ca/news~~/~~canada/montreal/quebec-premier-multiculturalism-1.6501246~~</ref>
	*~~In 2018 Don Cherry~~, ~~who for many years hosted Coach's Corner on Hockey Night~~ in ~~Canada~~, ~~was fired for accusing immigrants~~, ~~who he called 'you people that come here' of disrespecting Canadian veterans by not wearing poppies (~~of which ~~he had no evidence)~~. ~~<ref>https://theconversation.com/don-cherrys-xenophobia-forces-canada-to-grapple-with-tough-questions-126914</ref>~~		*About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref>
			*People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South.
			*Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents.
			*Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.
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	~~Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.~~
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	~~=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===~~
	Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.

	<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>
	~~<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>~~


	~~===Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===~~

	About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.

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			*The COVID-19 virus originated in the city of Wuhan in China. For some people, the virus gave them 'permission' to target immigrants, or people who look like immigrants, of Asian decent with hateful words and actions.
			*Some people called for an end to immigration from China, even after the virus had already made its way into Canada.
			*Some called the virus the 'Chinese' virus.
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			*Quebec Premier François Legault commented that multiculturalism is a threat to the French language. He explained "it's important that we don't put all cultures on the same level; that's why we oppose multiculturalism," Legault said. <ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-premier-multiculturalism-1.6501246</ref>
			*In 2018 Don Cherry, who for many years hosted Coach's Corner on Hockey Night in Canada, was fired for accusing immigrants, who he called 'you people that come here' of disrespecting Canadian veterans by not wearing poppies (of which he had no evidence). <ref>https://theconversation.com/don-cherrys-xenophobia-forces-canada-to-grapple-with-tough-questions-126914</ref>
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	Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.		Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.

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	About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.		About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.

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	Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.		Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.
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	=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===		=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===
	Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.		Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.
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	<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>		<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>

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	===Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===		===Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===

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	<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>		<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>

	<br>Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref>		<br>
			===Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===

	About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.		About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.

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	Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.		Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.
	=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===		=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===
	Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.		Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.

	<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>		<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>
			<p>20% of the garments are discarded on the manufacturing line and 90% are thrown away in less than a year by consumers.</p>

	<br>Exploited Labour		<br>Exploited Labour <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref>

	About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.		About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.

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	<p>Before the 1800s, clothing production relied on local artisans and craftsmen. Sourcing materials was expensive, and production relied on knowledge and time not many people had. The Industrial Revolution introduced sewing machines, computer drawings, and artificial textiles, making the production of clothes easier, quicker and less expensive. Fast fashion brands mass-reproduce clothes quickly and at a low-cost, following the trends of high-fashion luxury brands.</p>		<p>Before the 1800s, clothing production relied on local artisans and craftsmen. Sourcing materials was expensive, and production relied on knowledge and time not many people had. The Industrial Revolution introduced sewing machines, computer drawings, and artificial textiles, making the production of clothes easier, quicker and less expensive. Fast fashion brands mass-reproduce clothes quickly and at a low-cost, following the trends of high-fashion luxury brands.</p>

	==Examples of Fast Fashion==		== Examples of Fast Fashion ==

	=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===		Zara, BooHoo, H&M, Asos, GAP, TopShop, SHEIN, Forever 21 and Fashion Nova are examples of popular fast fashion names.
			=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===
	Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.		Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.

	<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>		<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>
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	Exploited Labour		<br>Exploited Labour

			About 93% of fast fashion brands fail to pay their garment workers the minimum living wage. <ref>https://fashionchecker.org/</ref> People in fast fashion are exposed to toxic cancer-causing chemicals and brutal working conditions, and much of production occurs in the already highly-exploited Global South. Fast fashion dyes are often discarded into local waters, adversely impacting the health of workers, animals, and nearby residents. Workers, some of which are children, work long hours, for low wages, and under mental and physical abuse.

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	===Environmental Damage===		=== Environmental Damage <ref>https://thevou.com/fashion/fast-fashion/</ref> ===
	Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes~~, turning the~~ fashion industry ~~into~~ the second largest polluter of clean water globally, ~~after agriculture~~.		Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter of clean water globally. Cheap fabrics like polyester are derived from fossil fuels. Moreover, conventional cotton growers from developing countries use enormous quantities of water and pesticides. Deforestation to make room for more cotton fields and farming for leather and leather processing plants is a further problem, and hundreds of chemicals are required to process animal hides.

			<p>Animals are also impacted by fast fashion as toxic waste is released in waterways and ingested by land and marine life. Animal products such as leather, fur, and wool can result in animal exploitation and abuse.</p>
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	'''Fast fashion '''describes ''clothing created with low-quality materials by underpaid / unpaid garment workers in largely unsafe working conditions that are often sold at cheap prices; the vicious cycle of overproduction, waste, overconsumption in the fashion industry; an approach to designing, creating, and mass producing fashion items based on microtrends. -''Remake Our World , adapted by Michelle Xie <ref>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HC35f2kDXc8cgLYWc9_oUZmINoTfP3_I</ref>		'''Fast fashion '''describes ''clothing created with low-quality materials by underpaid / unpaid garment workers in largely unsafe working conditions that are often sold at cheap prices; the vicious cycle of overproduction, waste, overconsumption in the fashion industry; an approach to designing, creating, and mass producing fashion items based on microtrends. -''Remake Our World , adapted by Michelle Xie <ref>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HC35f2kDXc8cgLYWc9_oUZmINoTfP3_I</ref>
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	<p>Before the 1800s, clothing production relied on local artisans and craftsmen. Sourcing materials was expensive, and production relied on knowledge and time not many people had. The Industrial Revolution introduced sewing machines, computer drawings, and artificial textiles, making the production of clothes easier, quicker and less expensive. Fast fashion brands mass-reproduce clothes quickly and at a low-cost, following the trends of high-fashion luxury brands.</p>		<p>Before the 1800s, clothing production relied on local artisans and craftsmen. Sourcing materials was expensive, and production relied on knowledge and time not many people had. The Industrial Revolution introduced sewing machines, computer drawings, and artificial textiles, making the production of clothes easier, quicker and less expensive. Fast fashion brands mass-reproduce clothes quickly and at a low-cost, following the trends of high-fashion luxury brands.</p>

	==Examples of Fast Fashion==		==Examples of Fast Fashion==

			===Environmental Damage===
			Fast fashion uses cheap and toxic textile dyes, turning the fashion industry into the second largest polluter of clean water globally, after agriculture.

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