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Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable fashion has moved from being a niche interest to becoming a major topic in the clothing industry. In the past, many shoppers paid little attention to where their clothes (0) CAME from or how they were made. Today, however, more people are beginning to (1) .......... an interest in the environmental and social impact of what they wear. As a result, many fashion brands are trying to (2) .......... up with new ways of producing clothes that use fewer resources and create less waste. Some companies now rely (3) .......... recycled materials, while others are focusing on making garments that last longer. At the same time, consumers are being encouraged to cut (4) .......... on unnecessary purchases and choose quality over quantity. This change has not happened overnight. It has come (5) .......... through pressure from campaigners, new laws, and growing public awareness. Even so, the industry still faces criticism, because some brands make claims that do not fully (6) .......... up to close examination. For sustainable fashion to have a real effect, both businesses and customers need to play their (7) .......... in creating better habits. If this trend continues, the future of fashion may depend not on how much we buy, but on how wisely we (8) .......... our choices.