make shein change how they treat the earth and their workers.
Shein produces 26.2 million metric tons of CO2 annually—equivalent to the energy use of 3.5 million homes. But it's not just environmental destruction; their workers endure brutal conditions.
Workers report being scheduled every single day of the month, working 10–12 hours daily, often for less than $1 per piece. Some are paid only up to 10,000 yuan monthly (roughly $1,400 USD) even with constant overtime. Worst of all? Shein has been found employing children in their factories.
I started a petition asking Shein to change their environmental practices and worker treatment because this doesn't have to be normal. Thrifting exists. Buying secondhand exists. Supporting ethical brands exists. We can choose differently.
Does this frustrate you too? What would you want someone to do if this was your family working those shifts? If this matters to you, please consider signing and sharing the petition.