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Europe’s Push to Regulate Fashion’s Supply Chains Is in Danger of Being Derailed
A landmark piece of legislation designed to make companies accountable for labour abuses and environmental damage in their supply chains has faltered, reflecting growing political opposition to more onerous climate rules.
Europe’s Push to Regulate Fashion’s Supply Chains Is in Danger of Being Derailed
A landmark piece of legislation designed to make companies accountable for labour abuses and environmental damage in their supply chains has faltered, reflecting growing political opposition to more onerous climate rules.
Can Brands Prove They Aren’t Using Russian Diamonds?
Tracking the origin of a gem back to the mine is a notoriously difficult challenge but new sanctions on Russian diamonds are set to radically transform the jewellery industry, requiring “mine-to-finger” traceability in key markets.
The Year Ahead: What to Expect as New Sustainability Rules Roll In
The State of Fashion 2024's essential guide to incoming sustainability regulation reveals how and why retailers, brands and manufacturers need to revamp business models to align to a shifting regulatory landscape.
Can Fashion’s Multi-Million-Tonne Trash Problem Be Controlled?
Regulators are trying to crackdown on the pollution caused by throwaway fashion. But ensuring old clothes aren’t treated as trash is trickier than it seems.
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
The EU parliament has backed recommendations to toughen proposed measures to tackle the excessive production and consumption of fashion.