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"When 'sustainable' fashion backfires on the environment"
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When 'sustainable' fashion backfires on the environment
The circular economy—the idea of "reduce, reuse and recycle"—has long been promoted as one solution to the environmental crisis. Instead of the old "take, make, use, throw away" model, it aims to keep materials in play for as long as possible.

"Ultra fast fashion could be taxed to oblivion in France. Could Australia follow suit?"
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Ultra fast fashion could be taxed to oblivion in France. Could Australia follow suit?
Ultra-fast fashion comes with a host of environmental problems. Australia’s response to the deluge of cheap low quality clothes hasn’t led to change.

"The Race to Upcycle Africa’s Fast Fashion Dumping Ground"
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The Race to Upcycle Africa’s Fast Fashion Dumping Ground
At Accra’s Kantamanto Market, 15 million garments arrive weekly from the West. Upcyclers race to salvage what fast fashion leaves behind.

"Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine"
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Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine
The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims.