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In celebration of Earth Day: A rundown of some major eco-fashion milestones

Earth Day has officially landed and, among the complexities of the current economic and environmental climate, it seems the event has never been more important. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, emphasises that while further putting a core focus on renewable energy. Organisers of the event are thus calling for global renewable energy...

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Tanzania’s cotton sector sees alarming pesticide poisoning rates

A new study has cast a troubling spotlight on the health risks faced by Tanzania’s cotton farmers, reports UK charity Pesticides Action Network (PAN UK). The data reveals widespread pesticide poisoning linked to the continued use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs). As cotton remains a cornerstone of Tanzania’s rural economy—supporting over...

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Does sustainability really sell? Fashion industry leaders reveal the truth

Sustainability is a term that’s increasingly popping up in shop windows, clothing tags, headlines, and more, especially when it comes to the fashion industry. This not-so-new buzzword has spread rapidly in recent years, largely as a response to the industry’s growing environmental and social challenges. But does it really sell? Can ethical...

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Textile-to-textile recycling: Reju partners with Rematrix

Textile-to-textile regenerator Reju has entered into a partnership with Rematrix, a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) from Vicenza, Italy, to secure a compliant and sustainable supply of end-of-life textiles. Rematrix collaborates with fashion companies and manages the end-of-life phase of their textile products, ensuring compliance...

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Good On You report reveals “alarming” gaps between fashion industry’s environmental commitments and actions

Sustainability ratings company Good On You has released its Fashion Planet Benchmark Report, which has analysed data from more than 5,400 large (1,372) and small brands (4,032; based on annual turnover) in terms of emissions tracking, supply chain transparency and circular design initiatives. The report reveals “alarming” gaps between the...

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‘Fear of regulation’: New BFC-backed report underlines obstacles in development of circular business models

As increasing regulation unfolds in the pursuit of establishing a more circular industry, obstacles and challenges faced by UK brands in their attempts to align with these changes are becoming more and more clear. It is exactly this that is explored in a new report by UK-US consultancy firm Clarasys, backed by the British Fashion Council’s (BFC)...

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Sweden drowns in discarded fast fashion items

Sweden's recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. "It's a huge amount coming in everyday. It's been crazy, it's a huge increase," said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity...

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Ebay invests 300,000 dollars in Refiberd to drive circular fashion solutions

Ebay has announced a 300,000 dollar investment in Refiberd, crowning the US-based startup as its Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year. The funding comes as part of the online marketplace's global Circular Fashion Fund program, which aims to scale sustainable solutions in an industry increasingly under pressure to reduce its environmental...

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11th Fashion Revolution Week announces theme ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’

This year’s Fashion Revolution Week will take place from 22nd to 27th of April. The theme, ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’, which was just announced today, hopes to empower citizens to engage local communities and policymakers to “help build a fairer, cleaner and safer fashion industry”. The event is organised by the world's largest fashion...

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Made in Paris: How Paris is revitalising its fashion industry

Internationally, the 'Made in Paris' label is a one typically held in esteem. However, as the current state of fashion becomes more volatile, government officials in Paris, akin to others across Europe, are stepping up to bolster their local industry in a bid to both revive the presence of established names and uplift those deemed to be...

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Sanctuary launches resale platform under the name Resanctuary

California-based women's lifestyle label Sanctuary has launched a resale marketplace under the name Resanctuary. Powered by Treet, the new platform is an extension of the brand's existing values and sees it introduce a name mantra: Reuse. Rewear. Resanctuary. Part of the brand's ongoing commitment to extending the life of its products and...

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Young consumers boost second-hand fashion market growth

Leading charity retailer Traid has unveiled its TraidTogether initiative alongside significant new research providing valuable insights into the evolving second-hand fashion landscape in the UK. The national survey, conducted by Statista, offers fashion industry professionals a comprehensive view of current consumer behaviours and attitudes....