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The fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions. In 2022, this is 5.8 billion tons. A significant part of carbon emissions comes from the overproduction of clothing and shoes, as well as from returns from online trading.
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More than 200 megatons of CO2 emissions from overproduction, subsequent recycling and returns of ill-fitting clothing and footwear annually
Just producing one pair of sneakers is equivalent to 13.6 kg of carbon emissions. More than 5 billion pairs of shoes are overproduced around the world every year. This gives a carbon footprint of more than 60 megatons annually.
Carbon emissions from overproduction and returns of ill-fitting clothing are several times higher and amount to about 200+ megatons. Subsequent recycling creates a comparable carbon footprint.
Carbon emissions from overproduction and returns of ill-fitting clothing are several times higher and amount to about 200+ megatons. Subsequent recycling creates a comparable carbon footprint.
1.9 billion ill-fitting shoe returned annually
Consumers worldwide buy between 14.5 and 19 billion pairs per year. Online trading accounts for up to 20% of the shoe market. It is known that online shoe sales provide 40-50% of returns of ill-fitting shoes, which is at least 1.9 billion pairs.Every pair of shoes returned emit 850g of CO2. As a result, returns annually emit at least 2 megatons of CO2.
