The phrase “fast fashion” is used to characterize inexpensive clothing rapidly produced  by mass market retailers. It is one of the main contributors to climate change and causes a significant waste surplus. 

In an attempt to combat this issue, in 2024, Charlie Sender and Dylan Berkowitz, established Teens Against Fast Fashion (TAFF) in Miami Beach. As the nonprofit expanded, sophomores Claire Mendelsohn and Serena Yunis founded a chapter of TAFF in New York City. 

TAFF aims to spread awareness about the dangers of mass consumption and encourage stylish, eco-friendly alternatives through education. Ultimately, TAFF strives to integrate environmental mindfulness and fashion. 

TAFF aims to achieve these goals through events such as clothing swaps Ideally, this will help to limit fast fashion consumption and provide a sustainable way of obtaining new clothing. Additionally, presenting this issue and explaining it to young children and teenagers is another form of educating others about this crisis. 

Charlie Sender, founder of TAFF, said that the mission of this non profit is to “raise awareness promote sustainable alternatives of consumerism, and merge fashion and environmental consciousness.”Having the ability and power to further improve our environment is a very special privilege and an opportunity that everyone who is able to, should take part in.