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Fashion Impact / Land Usage

6 December 2024

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Land impact can never be seen in a vacuum but as part of a broader picture, linked to social, economic and environmental factors, especially since fibres are often closely linked to people and their livelihoods.

UNCCD Report Explores Role of Fashion in Driving Environmental Change in Relation to Land

A pioneering publication—Fashion & Land: Unravelling the Environmental Impact of Fibres—produced by the UNCCD explores the role of the fashion industry in driving environmental change, particularly in relation to land.

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Snapshot / Recycling Crisis / III Feature

A diffusion of responsibility prevents coordinated action and enables continued inaction. Brands blame inadequate infrastructure, recyclers cite insufficient feedstock quality, governments point to industry resistance, and consumers expect affordable options without understanding environmental costs.

Policy Patchwork: How Regulatory Gaps Are Sabotaging Europe's Circular Textile Ambitions

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Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report

Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

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Deforestation / Viscose Angle Report

A lone rainforest tree stump stands in a forestry concession held by PT Industrial Forest Plantation — logged to make way for a pulpwood monoculture plantation.

The Green Inferno: The Destructive Viscose Empire Behind Indonesia's Deforestation

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Tariff Turmoil / Developments Commentary

The legal battle over Trump's tariffs represents more than a dispute over trade policy; it embodies fundamental questions about American governance and the balance of power between branches of government.

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