Explore the environmental impact of the fashion industry and innovative solutions for sustainable design in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Wajahat Rather. Delve into the $2.5 trillion fashion industry's role as the second-largest polluter after oil and gas, and its contribution to environmental degradation and climate change. Learn from Rather's decade-long experience in design education and his background as a National Institute of Design alumnus and Fine Arts gold medalist. Discover how his innovative teaching style has influenced hundreds of design students and how his passion for design extends to freelance work, exhibitions, and government projects. Gain insights into conscious design practices that can help reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint and promote sustainability in this thought-provoking presentation.