A former Goodwill employee is speaking out about alleged waste practices at the nonprofit thrift retailer, claiming the company throws away usable donations instead of giving them to people in need. What happened? A Reddit user shared their experience working at the retailer in the r/Goodwill subreddit, posting photos of overflowing donation centers and fire…
A team of researchers may have found a groundbreaking solution to one of fashion’s biggest sustainability problems. By turning farm waste into sustainable fabric, it’s solving multiple problems with one solution. Scientists from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark have developed a new method to make textiles from leftover crop materials….
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Model wearing a large green gown in the forest made from plants. getty In the world of apparel and style, the term “sustainable fashion” often appears, but what does it really mean, and why does it matter? For the persons referring to this branch of fashion, clarity is non‐negotiable. At its core, according to Lindenwood…
A study from Boston Consulting Group has concluded that there’s up to $150 billion in textile waste currently in landfills. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for the fashion industry. MR Magazine reported that repurposing fast fashion waste, along with governments disincentivizing waste, could help fix the industry’s production problem. California’s Senate Bill…
Author: Rosemarie Hebner NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Once celebrated for its affordability and trend-driven styles, fast fashion is now at the center of an evolving web of environmental, legal, and reputational risk beyond the shopping cart-whether purchased in-store or online. In June, Antea Group had the pleasure of attending…
The global fast-fashion industry is built on speed, low costs, and constant turnover, but beneath the bargain price tags, there’s a hidden toll on both people and the planet. What’s happening? A former garment engineer, once part of the very system that churns out cheap, trendy clothing, publicly shared his firsthand account of how the…
The UK has become one of the biggest markets for ultra-fast fashion, including for China-founded Shein, which generated an estimated £1.5bn ($2bn) in UK revenue in 2023. With Shein reportedly exploring a London IPO, any potential shift in the UK’s regulatory environment could materially affect its valuation, investor confidence, and growth trajectory. At the same…
Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant known for pumping out thousands of new clothing styles daily, has landed in hot water again — this time with a $47 million fine from French authorities. The country’s antitrust agency found the company “deceived consumers about the authenticity of discounts they could benefit from” and made environmental claims it…
Some fashion brands are rolling out green initiatives, ranging from offshore wind investments to the use of recycled materials. But, according to The Washington Post, the question remains if the industry is finally moving toward more sustainable practices or if it’s just another layer of greenwashing. What’s happening? Fast fashion giants are launching sustainable initiatives…