AZO Cleantech has reported that major cities in Australia are on track to reach landfill capacity by 2030 due to the influx of disposable goods from fast-fashion brands in the Australian market. What’s happening? The increase of fast fashion brands and their cheap, disposable clothing has created what may soon be a crisis in landfills…
The cost of living continues to increase, driving some to consume more fast fashion, as they believe they’re getting more bang for their buck with these often inexpensive items. However, one Gen Z fashion designer recently explained to the New York Post that the cost of fast fashion adds up. What’s happening? Maddie Langshaw, an…
Protected wetlands in Ghana have become dumping grounds for fast-fashion garments shipped from the United Kingdom and other European countries, negatively impacting the quality of life for residents. What’s happening? As the Guardian reported, the U.K. ships millions of tons of clothing to Ghana annually. While some residents make a living from selling secondhand clothing,…
A report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has called out many major fashion brands for their harmful labor practices. What’s happening? Al Jazeera stated that the report, titled The Missing Thread, looked at 65 global fashion brands. Forty-four of them had previously pledged to reduce carbon emissions, but none of them created…
In early June, the French Senate voted almost unanimously for a bill targeting “ultra fast fashion” brands, imposing eco-taxes and limiting fast-fashion advertisement and influencer promotion, Euronews reported. However, critics believe that the bill, which mostly targets Asian-owned fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu, does not do enough to restrict fast-fashion culture in the country beyond…
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing accusations from consumer groups in 21 countries that claim the company tricks shoppers into buying more clothes than they need, reported ConsumerAffairs. What’s happening? The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) submitted an official complaint about Shein‘s online shopping tactics to the European Commission. The group’s report describes how the retailer uses…
The French Senate has passed a game-changing law that will target fast fashion brands. Advertisements from these kinds of retailers will no longer be allowed in France. “Senators in the upper house of parliament voted almost unanimously for a modified version of a bill passed by France’s lower house last year, which aims to reduce…
Earlier this summer, as 35,000 people crowded into the Outside Festival in Civic Center Park in Denver to hear outdoor industry icon Emily Harrington talk about being a Girl Climber, to fast-freeze the ache out of a muscle group with targeted icing, or to try to figure out what musical category Lord Huron falls in…
The French Senate has approved a new legislation that puts strict rules on ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN and Temu. This bill bans ads for brands that harm the environment and fines those that don’t follow sustainability rules. The goal is to push the fashion industry toward more eco-friendly practices with lower carbon footprint, aiming…
A fashion brand is expanding its rapid delivery program after consumers clamored for a similar service in Delhi. But they could be paying a greater price than they know in the long term. What’s happening? As detailed by The Economic Times, Newme rolled out a 60-minute delivery service, Newme Zip, for its fast-fashion wares in…