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Various clothes hang on racks at Pannerpete Vintage on Dec. 4, 2024. The store features various second-hand vintage clothing.

Local clothing stores weigh in on fast fashion trends

The dangers of fast fashion and the toll it takes don't just affect the local communities and secondhand shops, but also impact national and global issues like the environmental harm that wasting textiles and clothing creates. Creating awareness towards the issue includes implementation within the education system for the youth, having a minimalistic mindset and having intention when shopping for clothing to prevent wasted pieces.