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Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour

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The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges…

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A new study by SHEIN has suggested that while many global consumers engage in behaviours associated with circular fashion, such…

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Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for…

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Fashion giant Primark is making progress on circularity, extended product life and the use of recycled or sustainably-sourced fibres in…

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has imposed a fine of €1 million on Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd, the company…

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A new study that tracks the journey of second-hand clothing from Sweden to Kenya ‘debunks the myth’ that second-hand clothing…

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Ireland currently discards around 53 kilograms of textiles per person annually, and government, businesses, and consumers need to work together…

11 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Just 31% of Irish consumers see a link between purchasing clothing or textiles and climate change, the government has said,…

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Some 64% of consumers that purchase second hand clothes online are motivated by the ability to ‘save money and get…

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As much as 90% of an apparel product’s environmental footprint occurs before the garment is even assembled, a new study…