The fashion industry’s planet-warming emissions rose by 7.5 percent in 2023, driven by growing volumes of plastic polyester usage, according to a new report from the nonprofit Apparel Impact Institute.
The increase in fashion’s climate impact is the first since 2019, a trend that is likely underpinned by the rise of ultra-fast-fashion businesses, the AII report concludes.
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