Individual vs. Systemic Change: Fashion Industry Reforms to Know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Sustainable fashion isn’t only about conscious consumption on an individual level-it’s also about advocating for larger-scale change to the industry.
In this video, I want to talk about some of the important fashion industry reforms to know, plus how you can get involved.
What's covered:
- Individual vs. systemic change debate
- Bangladesh Accord
- Garment Worker Protection Act
- Fashion Czar/Minister of Fashion
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"individual actions is the most tangible way to get involved and that can spur your interest into larger scale reforms" YES you have to BE the change you want to see first
i agree with this video wholeheartedly! it a mixture of individual and corporate responsibility. i've argued with people who've told me that it's better for people to buy from fast fashion companies instead of thrift stores because of gentrification and the fact that "there's no ethical consumption under capitalism." i wish people would not use those two nuanced topics as a cop out and excuse to keep overconsuming.
that's one of my least favorite sustainability takes of all time
For sure, it's really frustrating when people see it as a black and white issue when there's so much nuance!
UPDATE: the Bangladesh Accord was extended! It will be known as the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry since it has the possibility of being expanded to other countries. An updated list of the signatories will be released 9/1.
SECOND UPDATE: The Garment Worker Protection Act was signed into law in late September 2021!
Yess! individual change and systemic change are both required.
I understand that individual actions can feel insignificant compared to the pollution the fashion industry does as a whole, but behavior change is the first thing we can control and it's the only way companies will listen. Only when we don't give them our money, will they feel the pain. Even the fact that companies are greenwashing is a sign that they know about 'conscious consumers'. It's just sad and frustrating that they don't pull through with actual systemic changes.
Plus, I wish people would know how much time, money & knowhow goes into getting information about consumers (behavior) and techniques to influence us. Companies desperately want to know everything about us. They need us. Knowing that, it feels empowering to say no to fast fashion.
Absolutely! Companies don't overproduce and pollute just for the sake of it - they do it because they're making tons of money. And yup, given how much we're bombarded with advertisements and conditioned to keep buying, it is empowering to take a stand against consumerism and fast fashion!
Thank you for articulating this so well! Everything we do can make an impact, and if we use the excuse that it's only a systemic issue we really don't need to do anything whatsoever for any issue that is going on.
Also love your hair here!
Aww, thank you Nina! Definitely agree that our individual impact can make a difference.
I love how informative your videos are! The best part is that they can be rewatched for a refresh too
I appreciate it so much! I do try to keep it as evergreen as possible :)
Video came in the perfect time! I’m taking action environmentally/politically everyday in Plastic Free July by contacting companies/representatives to make change!
I love that! Thank you for taking this time to advocate for change!
So glad I found your channel, great video
you should follow her on Tik Tok too
Thank you for being here! :)
@@mukesh_bombay hehe thank you for the plug!
ty for your effort and research!!
thank you for watching and commenting!
Lily u need a Lav mic
haha I know! Working on getting an external mic for my camera or a lav mic - let me know if you have any recs on good models!