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ISSUE 98 / 2017
FILM
The documentary focuses on the problems
of outsourcing clothing production to
developing countries, and the negative
effect this is having for the workers and the
environment.
In America 97% of clothing production
is outsourced to developing countries in
order to cut costs and produce cheaper
garments.
The documentary looks at specific events
such as the disaster at Rana Plaza in
Bangladesh where an eight-story building
collapsed, exposing the unseen world of
'fast fashion.'
Over 1,000 garment workers died in the
tragic incident despite workers already
having pointed out to the management that
there were cracks in the building.
The True Cost also looks at the
environmental impact the 'fast fashion'
evolution is having with the use of
chemicals to grow cotton. There has
been a huge increase in cancers and birth
deformities in areas surrounding cotton
farms.
It's heart breaking to watch these peoples
stories whilst the companies growing the
cotton refuse to acknowledge the after
effects of the toxicity in these areas, and
the negative health impact this has for their
workers.
Of course one of the main reasons these
harmful practices are taking place is
because of the consumers.
This documentary is definitely a shock
to the system, but hopefully it will help
viewers to re-evaluate the way they view
their wardrobe. As consumers we have a
power over these companies that rely on
our hard earned money.
'THE TRUE COST': WHY YOUR
FAST FASHION HABITS ARE
KILLING THE WORLD
The True Cost explores the harmful environmental and
social impact of the fashion industry.
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