America's Overflowing Closets Are Choking Our Landfills — Here's What You Can Do About It
Americans discard an estimated 81 pounds of clothing per person every year, and most of it ends up buried in landfills where synthetic fibers can persist for centuries. The fast fashion industry has quietly become one of the most significant drivers of municipal solid waste in the United States. Understanding this crisis — and acting on it — is no longer optional for environmentally conscious consumers.