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Have you ever noticed that the price of clothing has gone down as if there was deflation over the years? This is not because there have been technological advancements that increased efficiency reducing costs that are explaining the price drop; it is slightly more complicated than that (Morgan). According to Conca James, an environmental scientist, around 10% of the world’s carbon emissions were produced by the fashion industry. So, how can our clothes pollute so much and why are companies not being held accountable for their harmful decisions?  What is Fast Fashion? The fast-fashion model that we know today appeared…

Let us pretend that you bought a 100% cotton t-shirt at H&M. The shirt was shipped from India, one of the most competitive countries in garment production due to its extremely cheap labour. The cotton used to make your shirt was provided by poor farmers in the north region of India. This is a simplified example of the production cycle of your clothes. Garment workers, often originating from Asian countries, are hired by big fashion brands to confect clothes according to orders, which vary according to demand. This production cycle is fragile and is virtually always in motion.   However, since…

Recognizing the Issue and Learning How to Cope in an Online Context Recognizing stress, anxiety, and burnout in students during the Covid-19 pandemic is key to promote their success despite the circumstances of online learning. Stress can be physical, emotional, and/or mental reactions to situations that cause tensions exceeding the individual’s ability to cope (Mheidly et al.; Bauer). Starting in March 2020, schools across the globe experienced an intense shift to online learning, which neither they, nor the students, were prepared for. Students have been strongly opposed to online learning from the start, as the context is “not conducive to…