Fast fashion is a major environmental offender, requiring massive water consumption, and producing high carbon emissions and pollution. It also leads to a surge in microplastic and textile waste. One result has been a boom in thrifting. But recycling old clothing into new items presents a much bigger challenge. The fashion industry accounts for anywhere from 4% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to various sources, yet less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new garments. That's because ...