The fashion industry is one of the world’s largest polluters. From chemicals used in dyeing fabrics and in nitrogen-based fertilizers in the cotton fields to synthetic fibers (plastics) in landfills, greenhouse gasses, and human exploitation in factories, the fashion industry has a significant environmental impact. Luckily, there are ways we can help reduce this impact. Some companies are now working to lessen the environmental impact of the industry and we can support them. We can also make small changes to our habits and purchasing that can make a real difference.