The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s latest deregulatory moves could have far-reaching consequences for the fashion industry, particularly for companies committed to ambitious sustainability targets. With sweeping rollbacks across emissions, air quality and water pollution regulations, the changes could ease short-term compliance costs for some apparel businesses — but at what long-term price?
The EPA sets the regulatory framework for sustainability in US manufacturing, enforcing policies that curb pollution, manage resource consumption, oversee industrial waste, regulate chemical usage and push industries towards more responsible practices. Manufacturers must comply with EPA standards to ensure their operations do not harm public health or the environment.
