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Fast Fashion Is Destroying the Planet! Here’s Why Buying Second-Hand Matters

May 28, 2025

The convenience and low prices of fast fashion might feel tempting, but behind every 10fr t-shirt is a system that’s silently devastating our planet.

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces over 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually and a single pair of jeans requires up to 7,500 liters of water to produce: the equivalent of what one person drinks over seven years. Fast fashion thrives on overproduction, low-quality materials and exploitation. Churning out garments designed to be worn only a handful of times before ending up in landfills.

Worse still, more than 60% of all clothing is made from synthetic fibers like polyester, which take hundreds of years to decompose and release microplastics into our waterways with every wash. The environmental cost is staggering.

But there’s a better way: circular fashion!

At MyPrivateDressing, we’re redefining style by making it sustainable, smart and accessible. When you choose to buy second-hand, you’re:

  • Reducing waste by keeping quality items in use longer
  • Cutting your carbon footprint—buying pre-loved clothing saves up to 82% of the CO₂ emissions compared to buying new
  • Saving water—opting for a second-hand garment can save thousands of liters
  • Fighting overproduction by rejecting disposable fashion
  • Supporting a growing movement toward ethical, conscious consumerism

Shopping second-hand isn’t just better for the planet—it’s also better for your wallet and your wardrobe. On MyPrivateDressing, you’ll find luxury pieces, everyday staples and unique gems at prices that make sustainability a smart choice.

Fast fashion is disposable. Style is not.
Join the movement. Buy better. Choose MyPrivateDressing.ch

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