The fashion industry impacts communities and ecosystems globally, but certain regions bear the brunt more severely. These areas are often places where textiles are produced, fast fashion waste is dumped, or natural resources are overexploited. Here's a closer look at where and how these impacts are felt most acutely.

Volunteer opportunities in zero-waste or ethical fashion are few and far between. If you are interested in contributing to an initiative, or even learning about the process to start your own, check out the opportunities below.