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New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing

New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing

The legislation intends to reduce the amount of textile waste going to landfill.  California is widely considered a harbinger of progressive legislation, leading the charge in areas from emissions control to consumer privacy. The state’s latest step is a decisive push against textile waste. Under a new law, manufacturers of clothing, footwear and textiles sold in California will be required to take back and recycle unwanted items at no cost...

By Brighton, UK
Digital clothing tags pose a solution to fashion’s sustainability crisis

Digital clothing tags pose a solution to fashion’s 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 you’ve cut (or more likely torn off in a moment of immense frustration) all the tags off your clothes. Scratchy and irritation-inducing, garment care labels seem pointless, as though they...

By London, UK
The Met Gala’s latest theme is timely and necessary

The Met Gala’s latest theme is timely and necessary

The Met Gala’s 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 – Camp and Heavenly Bodies come to mind – next year’s Met Ball will focus on the history of Black menswear. The concept feels grounded, if not overdue. It’s a crucial nod to the sartorial excellence of Black...

By Brighton, UK
Tesco is introducing a ‘product passport’ for its clothing

Tesco is introducing a ‘product passport’ for its clothing

The high street giant is taking steps to ‘boost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rules’.  According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital ‘passports’ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about a product’s materials, manufacturing process, and - most importantly - environmental impact. The initiative arrives as the EU prepares to...