Here at Marie Claire UK, we're huge fans of fashion. But our (borderline obsessional) interest in all things sartorial comes with a caveat: we want the clothes we buy to be as kind to our planet and its ecosystems as possible.
Fast fashion has an undeniable impact on the environment. According to research conducted by the UN Environment Programme, the clothing industry accounts for up to 8% of global carbon emissions – and to put that figure into context, that’s roughly the same amount as all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
