With the rise of fast fashion, people are producing, consuming, and throwing out clothes at a rapid pace. While donating clothes may seem like an ethical solution, what many don’t know is the negative effects it has on the planet. While unwanted clothing is often sent to South Africa and resold to alleviate low-income communities, fast fashion practices overwhelm these countries. Textiles have made a huge impact on the environment with almost 100 million tons of textile waste created each year, 17 million tons ending up in landfill, and the 200+ years it takes for textiles to fully decompose.