FАST FАSHION: SUSTАINАBILITY CHАLLENGES АND RESOURCE CONSUMPTION

Toshmаtovа Guzаl Аdilxodjаyevnа; Yoldoshovа Dilnozа Dаvronbek qizi; Ahtamova Mehrangiz Anvar qizi; Khasanova Muxlisaxon Dilmurod qizi

Authors

Toshmаtovа Guzаl Аdilxodjаyevnа Environmentаl Hygiene, Tаshkent Stаte Medicаl University, Tаshkent, Uzbekistаn
Yoldoshovа Dilnozа Dаvronbek qizi Student of Group 202, Fаculty of Treаtment No. 2, Tаshkent Stаte Medicаl University, Tаshkent, Uzbekistаn
Ahtamova Mehrangiz Anvar qizi Student of Group 202, Fаculty of Treаtment No. 2, Tаshkent Stаte Medicаl University, Tаshkent, Uzbekistаn
Khasanova Muxlisaxon Dilmurod qizi Student of Group 229, Fаculty of Treаtment No. 2, Tаshkent Stаte Medicаl University, Tаshkent, Uzbekistаn

Keywords:

Fast fashion, environmental impact, water consumption, carbon emissions, microplastics, textile waste, sustainable clothing, slow fashion, social impact.

Abstract

This study examines the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. It analyzes water consumption, energy use, microplastic pollution, and social consequences. The research evaluates clothing production processes — from cotton cultivation, synthetic fiber production, dyeing, and finishing — and their contributions to freshwater depletion, carbon dioxide emissions, and waste generation. Based on scientific literature, industry reports, and statistical data, the study demonstrates the scale of fast fashion’s environmental harm and discusses sustainable alternatives such as slow fashion, recycling, and eco-technology materials. Recommendations are provided to reduce the ecological and social impacts of fast fashion.