As overconsumption culture deepens its hold on today’s fashion industry, clothing manufacturers are churning out cheaper products at larger volumes than ever before in order to keep up with demand. The Swiss market is no exception. Even clothing collection and recycling companies, such as Texaid and Tell-Tex, are struggling to accommodate the costs of keeping…
A new investigation is raising serious concerns about fast fashion giant Shein‘s ties to forced labor and human rights abuses, sparking renewed calls for accountability by the brand and the fashion industry, Leigh Day reported. What’s happening? An investigation by the campaign group Stop Uyghur Genocide uncovered an alleged link between fast-fashion retailer Shein and…
Fed up with fast fashion waste, sustainable fashion advocate Wendy Ward launched a #TakeItBack campaign, urging people to send their old, worn-out clothes back to major retail brands, the Guardian reported. What’s happening? Fast fashion has created a massive buildup of clothing waste. Cheaply made garments end up in landfills faster than they can be…