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

Western Australian Circular Fashion Consortium

Circularity / Western Australia

12 September 2023

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The WACFC Ecosystem Map identified districts of dense clothing and textile activity such as Greater-Fremantle, Perth, Subiaco, Claremont and Osborne Park, presenting opportunities for Regional Hubs to facilitate cross connections and collaborations.

Report Highlights Fragmented Nature of Local Supply Chain and Manufacturing Sector in Western Australia

A report—The State of Fashion & Textile Circularity in WA—provides research and recommendations that contribute to the achievement of SDG 12 that pertains to responsible consumption and production.

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