The fashion industry produces 10% of total global carbon emissions, wastes resources, and pollutes waterways. Meanwhile, 85% of all textiles are thrown away each year. It also harms those who do the work—often in unsafe conditions for very low pay.

In Consumed, Aja Barber exposes the problematic history of the textile industry, and its role in slavery, racism, and wealth inequality. Barber challenges us to examine this harmful system and our place in it. The less you buy into the consumer culture, the more power you have.