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“It is time to end the model of ‘take, make, dispose’ that is so harmful to our planet, our health and our economy." 👚❌🗑️ On 4th December, the EU banned the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. This is part of their plan to crack down on unsustainable business practices in the global fashion industry, including legislation on eco-design, greenwashing and textile waste. While the move has been praised by many for finally taking action on the fashion industry's wasteful practices, it is still to be seen how effective the ban will be in curbing overproduction and where the excess products will end up if they cannot be incinerated. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKQMxD57

We are entering a new age of policy in fashion & textiles…and I am so here for it!! Check out the latest that went through on Dec. 4th. Your friendly reminder that fashion is second only to O&G and that we need to create meaningful solutions in this space to address end of life, decarbonization & detoxification. Consumers will never stop buying things so how we make those things MUST change.

A meaningful step towards shifting over production and waste in the fashion industry. It will be very interesting to follow the disruption of new regulations and enforcement, to see how this effects supply chain and brand integrity, and to see what AI can do to make forecasting more precise.

GLITCH FIXED. THE REPORT IS BACK UP NOW. The fashion industry is failing. We need regulation. But we don't want just any legislation. We want legislation that will demonstrably achieve the stated objectives. So how much of what is currently on the books will do that? This paper is the first in a series. It examines the European Commission's proposed ESPR for textiles and footwear in considerable detail. Please note, that the paper was funded by the good people at the Cotton Research and Development Corporation. It was written by me and Terry Townsend. It does not represent the CRDC's opinion - just their contribution to the debate. My advice  - if you are a brand, save yourself time and money. Before rushing to comply with every regulation on the table, examine it carefully. Does it do what it says on the box? Is it consistent with global accords and commitments? Or are you going to find that no sooner than you have implemented all the reporting required or permitted, the whole thing is struck down? Or perhaps worse, that what you thought was compliance in the EU, France, wherever... violates some stricture elsewhere? - If you are a citizen of the world, ask yourself: Will the regulation reduce both climate change and global inequality? If you can see no demonstrable linkage then just say No. We are not going to get multiple stabs at this. Ineffective legislation will obstruct and prevent effective legislation - possibly until it is all too late. The paper is long. It had to be. So, a shout-out to our heroic reviewers who plowed through all 116 pages: ingun klepp, Lutz Walter, Chris Cosgrove, an anonymous reviewer, Kater Hake, and David Anthony. Thank you. You are the people who make this kind of report possible. "European Union Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Summary of inconsistencies and potential deficiencies in the Preliminary Study on New Product Priorities - with specific reference to Textiles and Footwear " It is now live on the CRDC website. See what you think, feel free to comment or criticize below, and please pass it on to anyone you think has a stake in the debate. https://lnkd.in/dmNdawrv

The fashion industry is one of the least regulated industries globally - it contributes 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the majority of which comes from new item production. It also leads to toxic chemical runoff and waste sent to landfills or dumped in the Global South. In response to these challenges, New York is stepping up to lead with the introduction of #TheFashionAct. This legislation mandates that fashion retailers and manufacturers disclose their policies on environmental and social practices. It also creates a community benefit fund aimed at supporting projects that provide clear and direct environmental advantages. At Archive, we are committed to helping brands develop sustainable, circular business models that prevent clothing and footwear from reaching landfills. We view The Fashion Act as a crucial step forward in our shared mission. You too can #ActOnFashion. Find out more at www.thefashionact.org

From plans to action

👕❌ Fashion's Forced Detox: EU Cracks Down on Fast Fashion & Waste with New Ban On Destruction Of Unsold Clothing On Tuesday, the European Parliament and EU member states announced new rules to crack down on fast fashion and reduce waste, including a ban on destroying unsold clothes. The new rules, first proposed by the European Commission last year, impose tougher rules on products to ensure they last longer and are easier to repair and recycle. Goods must also be sold with a "digital product passport", which could be a QR code, that will help consumers make informed choices about their purchases. Under the new rules, large companies will also have to report annually how much of their production they have discarded as well as their reasons why, which the EU hopes will encourage such firms to give up such actions. This is a significant victory for environmental advocates and a wake-up call for the fast fashion industry. It's a powerful step towards a future where style doesn't come at the expense of our planet. Read the full article for more details and insights: https://lnkd.in/ge3bkT8p #EuroCham #GEF2023 #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #GreenTransition #GreenGrowth #FastFashion REBECCA MAALOUF BAUDEN Delphine ROUSSELET

New regulations in Europe for the textile industry. Are all companies ready for them? #policies #regulation #textile #europeanunion #europeanpolicies #agec #fashion #fashionsustainability