People in the U.S. throw away at least 17 million tons of textiles every year—about 100 pounds of clothing per person. How we select fashion and follow trends is one accessible way we can make a dent in climate change. What she has in mind is a circular textile economy, which begins with designing products with their entire life cycle in mind. In Germany, parents often buy kids’ clothes from children’s flea markets—particularly helpful because kids outgrow their clothes so fast. We can prod regulators and brands to take action, and we can exercise our values by deciding which brands to support.