A stark reminder of Fast Fashion's Toll on People and Planet
A decade after its release, "The True Cost" (2015) remains an essential watch for anyone committed to sustainability and ethical living. Directed by Andrew Morgan, the documentary exposes the devastating environmental and human costs of the fast fashion industry, a system build on exploitation, overconsumption and environmental destruction.
The documentary shines a light on the hidden side of cheap clothing: garment workers subjected to unsafe conditions, toxic waste polluting rivers, and a disposable culture fuelling landfills. Tragically, many of the issues highlighted in the documentary persist today. While awareness has grown and sustainable fashion brands are gaining traction, fast fashion giants continue to dominate, producing at unsustainable rates and driving resource depletion.
Yet, the film also offers home, urging viewers to embrace conscious consumption: buy less, choose ethical brands, and demand systemic change. In 2025, these lessons resonate louder than ever. As climate change accelerates, the need to rethink our relationship with fashion, and the planet, is undeniable.
"The True Cost" is more than just a documentary, it's a call to action. Revisit it today and let it inspire you to choose sustainability over convenience. A better future depends on it.
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