| dc.description.abstract | The fast fashion industry has triggered an increase in the production and
consumption of unsustainable clothing, causing significant environmental
problems. Textile waste generated from fast fashion pollutes the environment
through accumulation in landfills, the release of hazardous chemicals, and
greenhouse gas emissions. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of
students, fast fashion consumption patterns, knowledge levels, attitudes, and textile
waste management practices among students at the Faculty of Public Health,
University of North Sumatra. This study is a descriptive survey involving 94
respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted
using a questionnaire via google forms. The results showed that the majority of
respondents were female (91,5%), with a monthly living cost range of IDR
1.000.000-IDR 2.000.000 (53,2%) and an allocation of IDR 100.000-IDR 200.000
per month for clothing purchases (36,2%). A total of 37,2 percent of students bought
clothes 1–3 times a year, with 94,7 percent most often buying tops. The average
number of clothes purchased in a single transaction was 2 pieces (53,2%). The
majority of respondents use clothing for more than three years (53,2%), and 64,9
percent purchase discounted/promotional clothing from Shopee, TikTok Shop, and
others. Most have good knowledge (77,7%), and 52,1 percent of respondents have
a
positive attitude toward fast fashion consumption and environmental
sustainability. Regarding textile waste management using the 3R concept, which
includes reduce, reuse, and recycle, 56,4 percent of respondents have good
practices. Students are expected to be more active in applying sustainable attitudes
and actions in fashion consumption, such as avoiding excessive purchases,
choosing environmentally friendly products, and utilizing recycling facilities. | en_US |
