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EU clamps down on food waste, fast fashion

EU lawmakers gave a final green light Tuesday to a law on curbing the environmental impact of so-called fast fashion and also slashing back the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year. Brussels estimates the 27-nation bloc generates around 15 kilos of textile waste and 130 kilogrammes of food waste per person each year. By curbing food...

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European parliament votes on law against textile waste and fast fashion

The European Parliament is poised to enact a new law that will tackle both food and textile waste, with a significant focus on the environmental impact of "fast fashion." This legislation, which revises a 2008 directive, marks the first time the textile industry will be subject to EU-wide waste reduction efforts. This initiative, championed by...

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A closer look at the upcoming EU’s Right to Repair legislation and its impact on fashion

Brussels - In light of grueling concerns over environmental degradation and sustainability, new European legislation aims to improve the longevity and durability of products through the ‘right to repair’. This legislative framework represents a holistic approach to supporting circular economy, waste reduction and sustainable consumption in the...

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European Parliament reaches due diligence law agreement

The European Parliament has reached an agreement on the 'Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive' coming more than two weeks after the agreement first failed when several member states rebelled. As such, the directive took on a watered down form due to pressure from Germany, Italy and France. EU member states have agreed that only...