Chile has expanded its producer responsibility law to include textiles, aiming to clean up massive clothing dumps in the Atacama Desert and shift the country toward a circular economy. John Bartlett reports for The Guardian. In short: Chile’s environment ministry now requires importers to report the volume of clothing they bring into the country, as…
A surge in ultra-fast fashion fueled by Trump’s trade war has rerouted global supply chains, pushing more cheap, disposable clothing into markets like Australia while worsening labor and environmental conditions abroad. Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Lisa Lake, Martina Linnenluecke, and Yun Shen write for The Conversation. In short: President Trump’s trade tariffs intended to reshore manufacturing…
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Study design and study population The study population originates from the population-based birth cohort BAMSE. The participants were recruited in 1994–1996, when all children born in four pre-defined municipalities in the northwestern and central parts of Stockholm, Sweden were identified through the population register and invited to participate (n = 7,221). Of these, 477 could never be…
Slowing profits and mounting legal challenges suggest Shein’s breakneck growth is stalling as regulators and consumers demand more accountability from fast fashion brands. Daphne Chouliaraki Milner reports for Atmos. In short: Shein’s profits dropped nearly 40% in 2024, forcing the company to slash its valuation ahead of a planned IPO in London. Meanwhile, its sales…
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This study explored perceptions of healthy eating and food choice motivations among a sample of adults in the UAE. It also segmented participants based on their food choice motivations to allow for tailored interventions and communication strategies to promote healthier dietary habits. The present study highlighted the prevalence of the internet and social media as primary…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I’m worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our environment. ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and…