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

Synthetics

Fossil Fuel Fashion / Trends 2022

14 December 2022

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Brands have still not changed communication across their online channels. The Changing Markets Foundation investigation revealed high levels of greenwashing through the use of vague and unsubstantiated claims with regards to ‘sustainable’ materials, ‘preferred fibres’, ‘environmentally friendly fibres’ or ‘better’ materials.

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