Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part D (2024)

This study explores the rising issue of post-consumer waste of fashion garments in Bangalore and Mumbai. The fashion industry, which is renowned for its quick cycles of production and consumption, has progressively contributed to environmental degradation by disposing of fashion garments. However, quick fashion and social media have contributed to the increased consumption of fashion apparel, which raises environmental issues and requires responsible consumer behavior. In order to reduce environmental harm, sustainable fashion methods are desperately needed because increased consumption raises pollution levels. Due to this increase in consumption, a significant amount of waste from fashion garments is produced and ends up in landfills and uncontrolled areas.

Fast fashion causes significant waste management challenges by making and discarding items quickly, increasing ethical and environmental problems. The need for more sustainable methods in the fashion industry is highlighted by the limited recycling options and uncertainties surrounding the future of clothing.