{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 190: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 3","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7772,"description":"New clothes ARE kinda garbage these days, from low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit.  And the low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people. \nWhy are these clothes just so bad? In this three part series, Amanda breaks down the hidden reasons that new clothing is kinda garbage. This episode covers the following:How the illusion of free shipping is widening economic inequality AND driving down the quality of the things we buy.Yep, the nonstop parade of DEALZ DEALZ DEALZ is also responsible for a sharp decrease in clothing quality.Less people working on creating more clothes=very disappointing clothes.We just keep buying these garbage clothes (so the companies are going to make more until we stop).We'll also hear an amazing audio message from Caroline and talk about how we can change our habits and buy less stuff!\nDelias 1996 Winter Catalog\nLearn more about the Fashion Act\nRegister for the February Clotheshorse Webinar/Hang Out Session: Why new clothes are kind a garbage...\nFebruary 29, 8pm EST.  Free (but please support Clotheshorse via Ko-fi if you enjoy yourself)!\nLimited to 100 attendees, so register now here.\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nOr call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com\nClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:\n​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}