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The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges are below a certain level, a new study by WEFT and Manchester Metropolitan University has found.
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Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

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

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eBay has announced that it is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund programme, making it available to businesses and startups across the EU, Switzerland, and Canada for the first time.
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eBay announces expansion of Circular Fashion Fund

10 months ago10 months ago4 mins

eBay has announced that it is expanding its Circular Fashion Fund programme, making it available to businesses and startups across…

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A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed, creating 55% more microplastic particles on average during washing than virgin polyester.
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Recycled polyester creates more microplastic particles during washing, study suggests

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed,…

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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 exports constitute dumping, according to Humana Lithuania and the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
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Second-hand clothing exports can have positive socio-economic impacts

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

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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The EU has published its much-anticipated Omnibus Proposal, which seeks to simplify the bloc's bureaucratic red tape, particularly around sustainability commitments, while balancing regulatory goals with business competitiveness.
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EU targets to cut food loss and waste ‘sets a new bar for action’

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

The introduction of new EU-level targets to reduce food loss and waste is a “significant development that sets a new…

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