It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Olivia Chollet

Waste Crisis / Australian Labelling

6 June 2024

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The report discusses how textiles waste is generated and discarded in Australia, and the policies needed to create a ‘circular economy’ for textiles. Australia’s addiction to cheap textiles, many of which are derived from fossil fuels, has global consequences.

Australia Should Introduce Labelling Standards that Inform Consumers about Social-Ecological Footprint, Argues Study

A report published by Australia Institute has suggested that a good way to increase transparency in the Australian fashion industry would be to establish standards for labels.

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