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How can brands and retailers navigate EU textile and garment regulations?

In the European Union, a person consumes on average 19 kilograms of textiles per year according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Of those, 8 kilograms are clothing, 7 kilograms are household textiles and 4 kilograms are shoes. “Nineteen kilograms basically compare to what can fit in a large travel suitcase,” compared EEA expert on...

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Is the EU simplifying or weakening corporate sustainability standards?

The European Union has introduced a raft of sustainability regulations to ensure that companies meet certain due diligence and reporting standards. But recent political moves have raised concerns that these laws, still in their infancy, could be weakened before they are even properly implemented. This raises an important question: could the EU...

The future of fashion: is less more?

A confession. My original research question was, “What if the fashion industry simply made less clothes?” (Over)production, reducing speed and seasons could be the answer to almost everything?!, was my thought process. As in: for sustainability in the clothing sector and more broadly: in the pursuit of a circular economy (see text frame below)....

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Deforestation compliance: TrustRace launches EUDR solution

TrusTrace, the platform for supply chain traceability and compliance, has partnered with leading brands, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and OpenAtlas, solution provider for remote sensing and deforestation monitoring, to create a validated solution for shipment-level compliance, tailored to real-world scenarios. The Deforestation...

What if we can wear our favorite clothes for longer?

Background: A closer look at the EU law 'Right to Repair' that is in the works [and the fashion industry] 1. The Rise of Repair, also in the fashion industry ”Well, I'm obviously in the repair bubble, but I dare say the repair domain is growing,” Sieds Wijnja, founder of repair platform Jafix.com which develops DIY manuals for consumers and...

What is the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) legislation? What does it mean for the fashion industry, and what can you do to prepare?

Good news from Brussel. ‘A victory for people and the environment.’ Lara Wolters on X, tweet from March 15, 2024: “Due Diligence passed in Council! People and planet prevailed over cynicism. Thanks so much to the Belgian Presidency for all its efforts!” On Friday, March 15, the EU voted in favor of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...

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A closer look at the upcoming EU’s Right to Repair legislation and its impact on fashion

Brussels - In light of grueling concerns over environmental degradation and sustainability, new European legislation aims to improve the longevity and durability of products through the ‘right to repair’. This legislative framework represents a holistic approach to supporting circular economy, waste reduction and sustainable consumption in the...

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European Parliament reaches due diligence law agreement

The European Parliament has reached an agreement on the 'Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive' coming more than two weeks after the agreement first failed when several member states rebelled. As such, the directive took on a watered down form due to pressure from Germany, Italy and France. EU member states have agreed that only...

Comprehensive reporting on sustainability is or will become mandatory: Here's what you need to know about the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

“Traditionally, financial reports have been the main focus of corporate reporting,” explains fashion professional Melissa Wijngaarden. Many companies compile annual reports that recount their activities over the last year. An integral part of this report is the financial statements, which summarize the company's financial situation. This allows...

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The Digital Product Passport and the revolution of data sharing in sustainable fashion

In recent years, the fashion industry has undergone a significant transformation, where the concept of sustainability has evolved from being considered a niche concern to becoming a legislative requirement. The European Union, at the forefront of regulating sustainable practices, is establishing guidelines for textile companies to ensure their...

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'Transition to circular economy has virtually come to a standstill despite European billions'

The 10 billion euros that EU member states have received to stimulate the circular economy have "ended up in the waste bin". The vast majority of the budget was spent on waste management, rather than on innovations to reduce the amount of waste, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) concluded in a study. The billions were intended to drive green...

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What does the EU's Green Deal mean for the textile industry?

The European textile industry has to waste less and recycle more after being highlighted as a key sector by the European Commission in its industrial strategy for a transition to a circular economy. With the Commission's new plan, voluntary green initiatives by the textile industry could become legally binding in the future. In its plan for a...