Conditions in Factories

Factories around the world are required to ensure fair working conditions, including the health, safety, fair compensation, and well-being of the employees, as well as reducing the risks and hazards in the factories where they work. In some countries and industries, however, workers still face unethical treatment, particularly in the garments industry where there is … Read more

Fast fashion is a clothing design and manufacturing method that aims to produce and sell large amounts of cheaply-made clothes extremely quickly. Fast fashion is notorious for its poor ethics and sustainability practices. Today, many mainstream clothing manufacturers rely on cheap labor and do not protect the health, safety, fair compensation, and wellbeing of the … Read more

International labor laws focus on ensuring the health, safety, compensation, and wellbeing of the employees, as well as reducing the risks and hazards in the factories where they work. Many fashion brands advertise their dedication to ensuring fair working conditions and complying with labor laws, but not all companies follow through on actually protecting their … Read more

The footwear industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, with supply chains that span internationally. The production of footwear is heavily concentrated in developing nations with poor working conditions and environmental practices. This article analyzes the effects of the footwear industry on human health and the environment. Footwear Production The footwear industry is a global market that … Read more

The global plastic industry is one of the largest in the world, with plastic products making up a significant part of our everyday lives. However, the poor conditions of plastic manufacturing plants leave workers at risk for severe health conditions, and the mass amounts of plastic waste lead to significant environmental damage. This article examines … Read more