Leviβs net-zero action plan gets scientistsβ seal of approval
In efforts to cut company emissions and pollution by 2050, the denim brand Levi Strauss & Co. has announced its new climate transition plan detailing its road to net-zero. Itβs no secret that the fashion industry is now one of the worldβs most unsustainable, with textile waste, pollution, and greenwashing...
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LFW ban on exotic animal skins criticised by experts
Scientists from one of the worldβs leading conservation bodies have condemned London Fashion Weekβs decision, warning that itβs ill-informed and that exotic animal skins are often far more sustainable than alternatives such as leather and synthetic materials. Amid continued protests against the use of exotic skins (think snake, crocodile, and...
New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing
The legislation intends to reduce the amount of textile waste going to landfill.Β California is widely considered a harbinger of progressive legislation, leading the charge in areas from emissions control to consumer privacy. The stateβs latest step is a decisive push against textile waste. Under a new law, manufacturers of...
Digital clothing tags pose a solution to fashionβs sustainability crisis
Garment care labels could soon be a thing of the past as some environmentally conscious brands and retailers pivot to using QR codes for better supply chain transparency. Unless you have the patience of a Buddhist monk, then chances are youβve cut (or more likely torn off in a...
The Met Galaβs latest theme is timely and necessary
The Met Galaβs 2025 theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, marks a rare moment of clarity for an event more often consumed by its own pretensions. After years of abstract, at times baffling, themes β Camp and Heavenly Bodies come to mind βΒ next yearβs Met Ball will focus on the history...
Tesco is introducing a βproduct passportβ for its clothing
The high street giant is taking steps to βboost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rulesβ.Β According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital βpassportsβ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about...
Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, reports that it found two cases of child labour in their suppliers last year. Fast fashion is already a hot topic of controversy, with it being a massive contributor to unnecessary trends and having immense climate impacts. The industry has the second-biggest consumer of water. Concerns of fast fashion exceed its poor climate contribution, however. A complex yet massive question is whether fast fashion is ethical...
What is βunderconsumption coreβ and is it a positive trend?
The latest internet micro trend sees young people celebrating a life of minimalist spending habits. But is this a sign of progress, or proof of overconsumptionβs preeminence?Β Should being frugal be a trend? Well, according to social media, it kind of is. The rapid trend cycle that has come to define the last decade has seen everything from βblokette-coreβ to βbrat-coreβ dominating our cultural zeitgeist. But the latest obsession amongst young...
This company offers discount vouchers in exchange for clothing donations
Trashie, a US-based start-up, is aiming to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill each year. Through its initiative, those who donate their unwanted garments to the company will receive $30 back in the form of discounts and vouchers.Β Would you be more inclined to donate unwanted clothing if you received something in exchange? With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to rage on globally, Iβd argue most people...
Is Californiaβs textile recycling bill a fashion revolution?
The legislation could mark a watershed moment for sustainability in fashion. But can it do enough to change things?Β California is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that could reshape the fashion industryβs environmental footprint. The Textile Recycling Bill (or SB 707), is currently advancing through the state legislature, and aims to hold fashion brands accountable for the waste they produce. SB 707 has already passed recent California...
