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French campaigners call for regulation against Shein

Campaigners led by French political organization Place Publique are calling for action against Shein, the ultra fast fashion giant, citing concerns over its impact on the environment and human rights. The campaign emphasizes Shein's use of polyester, derived from processed oil and gas, as an environmental disaster. Reports indicate that...

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From workers' rights to ending fast fashion: The EU is cracking down on fashion’s malpractices

In a bid to right the wrongs of past transgressions made by the fashion sector and beyond, European legislators, politicians and committees have begun to crack down on various malpractices carried out by the industry through new bills and regulations, many of which address human rights issues and environmental missteps. The European Parliament...

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European Parliament approves draft law to improve environmental, social practices of supply chains

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a draft law to ensure large companies crack down on suppliers not following certain rules in terms of their social and environmental practices. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) addresses areas including child labour, slavery, labour exploitation, pollution, environmental...

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Armani announces Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project

The Armani Group has announced a collaboration with the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance on a new project called the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project. The move signals the brand’s commitment to sustainable practices in the Italian fashion industry. The project aims to establish an experimental agroforestry...

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Apparel industry unites to address textile waste management

The textile industry finds itself at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainability, as its ecological impact accounts for more than 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recognition of the pressing need to tackle this issue, well-known brands such as Adidas, Bestseller, C&A, H&M Group, Inditex, and VF International have...

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How 10 million euro EU project Cisutac aims to remove barriers to a circular textile industry

A new consortium, Cisutac, wants to remove the barriers that European fashion brands and textile suppliers face on their journey to become circular. Co-funded by the European Union (EU) and supported by 27 partners, the project aims to increase reuse, repair, and recycling capacities for discarded clothes with affordable tools. “The European...

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European cities sign declaration to counter fast fashion

Mayors from more than 30 global cities convened at ChangeNow, a prominent event focused on solutions for the planet, to raise concerns about the detrimental impact of fast fashion on their cities and the environment. Signifying a collective population of 6.5 million citizens, representatives from ten European cities, including Dublin, Paris,...

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Sustainable textile innovations: Shrimp fabric is diverse, sustainable and has already been spotted on the catwalk

A shrimp pack, bag or sneaker on the shelves is not unrealistic, researchers from TômTex have discovered. They are one step further in the development of their sustainable fabric and are able to manipulate the leather-like material very accurately. It has even appeared on the catwalk. Engineer Nicole Sved gives FashionUnited her perspective from...

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Students of the Casablanca Fashion Academy to be trained in circular fashion

On Friday May 26, 2023, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is organising the launch of a pilot project introducing circular design practices to students of fashion school Casa Moda Academy in Casablanca, Morocco. Practical sessions will be conducted by local and international experts throughout the second half of...

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The Fashion Pact faces key departures as H&M assumes leading role

The Fashion Pact, an initiative launched four years ago with the aim of driving environmental change in the fashion industry, is now grappling with the departure of several influential members, coinciding with H&M's ascension to a prominent position within the coalition. Renowned luxury retailers Hermès and Selfridges have recently withdrawn...

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EU targets fast fashion in push for more durable goods

European Union ministers on Monday backed plans to crack down on fast fashion with a ban on destroying unsold clothes, as it targets more goods with tougher sustainability rules. EU competition ministers met in Brussels to approve a plan proposed last year by the European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, to ban the destruction of textiles,...

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Lululemon establishes partnership with textile recycling startup, Samsara Eco

Sportswear company Lululemon has announced a new multi-year collaboration with textile-to-textile recycling firm, Samsara Eco, as it looks to scale its circularity practices. The brand said that through the partnership it is aiming to make infinitely recycled nylon and polyester from its own products using the startup’s circular process. Samsara...