The Clothing Industry Is Massive

The clothing industry is massive. It's the second largest polluter in the world and a $2.4 trillion industry, and it's not just a problem for us humans--it affects animals too. The average American spends $1,700 on clothes per year and throws away 70 pounds of clothes per year (that's about 20 percent of their wardrobe). That adds up to over 100 billion pounds of clothing being thrown away each year!

The clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It's responsible for up to 25 percent of global carbon emissions and uses around 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year.