Expert Comment On Disposable Fashion

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Expert comment on disposable fashion —


A report has found disposable fashion is more and more popular among teenagers

and young women, raising concerns about the environmental impact of cheap,

throwaway clothing.

 

The Council of Textiles and Fashion Industries of Australia report on the trend

found women under 30 bought 102 pieces of clothing a year, double that of women

aged over 30.


How does disposable fashion damage the environment?

 

What does the research show about young people’s attitudes to wasteful

consumption?


What are the options for people who want to be fashionable and sustainable, on a

budget?


RMIT University’s Kate Pears is a “fashion activist” and an expert on sustainable

fashion and consumption.

A PhD candidate in the School of Management, Ms Pears developed a highly

successful clothing exchange as part of her research and has studied ways of

encouraging sustainable consumption among young people.

She is available for interview.

For interviews: RMIT University’s Kate Pears, 0402 084 976.


For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications,

Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.



22 July, 2008






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