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Glimpact study reveals 90% of a garment’s environmental impact happens before it’s made

It's no secret that the fashion industry is a rather dirty one. The ecological impact of apparel production has been closely followed over the years as climate change awareness continues to gain traction. For example, textile production is estimated to contribute approximately 20 percent of global clean water pollution, primarily due to dyeing...

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Redress shares resources on fashion's impact on the environment and economy

Redress, an environmental charity with aims to reduce textile waste in the fashion industry, pleased to provide a selection of external resources to support the understanding of fashion’s impact on the environment, from environmental impact, consumption, production, waste to economic impact. TEXTILE AND CLOTHING WASTE RATES • (Globally) Every...