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22 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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