BIO-160

The "fast fashion" phenomenon-mass-producing clothing that quickly becomes outdated-is destroying the planet. With textiles alone, more than 60 percent of modern fabric fibers are made from synthetic materials that do not decay when they end up in landfills or oceans (New York Times, 2019). McKinsey (2020) noted that consumers increasingly expect apparel to be sustainable and concluded that "circular business models won't be optional" in the decade to come.