The Impact of Water Consumption in Fashion
The excessive water usage of the fashion industry leads to serious environmental and social issues: 1. Depletion of Freshwater Resources Over-extraction of water for cotton farming has led to desertification in regions like the Aral Sea basin. Many textile-producing regions experience severe droughts due to overuse of water in garment factories. 2. Water Pollution and Its Effects on Human Health Millions of people in developing countries rely on contaminated water sources, leading to diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Polluted water affects local agriculture, reducing food security for nearby communities.