Opinion / #fashion
Manufacturing
Fast fashion has a serious coal problem
A handful of fashion brands – H&M, Ralph Lauren, Decathlon and Adidas – are working to stop using coal to power their factories in 2025, while others are prioritising decarbonisation at lower levels of ambition.
Manufacturing
Toxic threads? The hidden dangers of ultra-fast fashion
Shoppers could be exposing themselves to carcinogens in the fabrics of the ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashions they buy online.
Lifestyle
Fashion greenwashing: a deceptive trend
The fashion industry faces huge sustainability challenges. But the bigger challenge is for consumers to work out who’s genuine and who’s not.
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business. But they depend on fossil fuel-based materials, and recycling them is particularly tricky.
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Policy & Finance
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Opinion / Transport & Logistics
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News / Waste Management
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News / Energy
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Opinion / Policy & Finance
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