It's time to start thinking about the #impact our choices have on the planet. Let's demand more sustainable and ethical #fashion options.

By Milla Kozak

#MillaKozak #EndFastFashion

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FRENCH GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS TO BAN FAST FASHION

Shein is the largest fashion retailer in the world -- seemingly popping up everywhere overnight. It's made billions by using forced labour and churning out cheap plastic clothes that end up in landfills.

Governments all over the world are considering penalties for companies that produce cheap, unsustainable clothes, and the French government is deciding right now whether or not to pass a similar bill.

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The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters – making up a staggering 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. It dries up water sources, pollutes rivers, and micro-plastics from clothes end up in our oceans and seafood.

It’s crucial that the industry becomes green and fair.

France’s proposed law would completely ban fast fashion advertising and put an environmental surcharge on fast fashion items sold.

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The money from the surcharge would then go to eco-friendly brands to support more sustainable fashion. It would be a game changer for how the industry operates, but only if the biggest fashion retailer stops roadblocking change.

Tell France and all governments: crack down on fast fashion!

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What Does France’s ‘Ban’ On Fast Fashion Really Mean?

Last month, France’s lower house of parliament unanimously voted in favour of a bill that aims to reduce fast fashion.

The bill is the first of it’s kind, and if approved by the senate, will see France become the first country in the world to legislate against fast fashion and its devastating impacts.

https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fashion/france-ban-fast-fashion/

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

This week, France announced legislation to “limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion”. Key measures include a ban on advertising for cheap textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items. While the proposed laws need to pass a vote in France’s senate, they signal an increased need for focus on sustainability in the retail industry.

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Brands such as #Shein should be subject to penalties of up to 50% of their garments' selling price to offset their environmental impact, French ruling-majority MPs have proposed in a new bill.
The MPs say that ultra-fast fashion brands, rather than renewing their collections four times per year like traditional clothing brands, offer thousands of new products per day, inciting excessive #spending and unnecessary #pollution.

#EndFastFashion

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/france-mulls-penalties-rein-ultra-fast-fashion-brands-2024-03-04/

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#FastFashion is a major contributor to climate change.

Textile production contributes more to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined.

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#Overconsumption takes a big toll on our planet. And seriously: who needs 53 (on average) new garments a year??

#Shein #CommonsEarth #ClimateChange #environmentalist #FastFashion

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#FastFashion plays a major role in #ClimateChange and #pollution

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#MicroTrends lure customers into buying up to 132 new garments a year.

#FastFashion #Shein

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#overconsumption at a massive rate:
The average American buys 53 new garments a year 😲

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We're asking people with the privilege to do better to put their money somewhere that isn't damaging the planet or labourers.

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The industry pushes #MicroTrends, produces with #FossilFuels, and underpays and in many cases abuses their #workers.

We have the power to withhold our financial support from these unethical practices and to support #EthicalFashion.

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