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Did you know that it's estimated that the average American throws away 81 pounds of textiles EACH YEAR? Yikes! Today I’m talking a little bit about why fast fashion is a problem and offer some suggestions on how you might approach your wardrobe in a more sustainable way.

Some of the articles cited:

⁠https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data⁠⁠https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-11/documents/2014_smmfactsheet_508.pdf⁠⁠https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/world/microfiber-filter-plastic-pollution-intl/index.html⁠⁠https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/fight-against-plastic-pollution-targets-hidden-source-our-clothes-ncna1000961⁠

Fashion Revolution

#whomademyclothes

⁠https://www.fashionrevolution.org⁠

TISSU Sewing Studio (owned by my friend Nina who organizes clothing swaps):

⁠https://www.tissusewingstudio.com⁠

Fibershed affiliate directory:

⁠https://www.fibershed.com/affiliate-directory/

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living. My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

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Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

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