Ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes comes into effect in European Union
A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the…
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Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour
The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges…
Circular fashion habits largely driven by practical considerations, says SHEIN
A new study by SHEIN has suggested that while many global consumers engage in behaviours associated with circular fashion, such…
Europe generates 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year
Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for…
Primark seeks to boost circularity, increase use of recycled materials
Fashion giant Primark is making progress on circularity, extended product life and the use of recycled or sustainably-sourced fibres in…
Italy’s Competition Authority fines Shein €1 million for greenwashing
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has imposed a fine of €1 million on Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd, the company…
Second-hand clothing exports can have positive socio-economic impacts
A new study that tracks the journey of second-hand clothing from Sweden to Kenya ‘debunks the myth’ that second-hand clothing…
Ireland’s textile waste problem demands urgent action, says EY
Ireland currently discards around 53 kilograms of textiles per person annually, and government, businesses, and consumers need to work together…
Less than a third of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing textiles and climate change
Just 31% of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing clothing or textiles and climate change, the government has said,…
Two thirds of shoppers that purchase second-hand clothes online do so to save money
Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to ‘save money and get…
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