International projects, especially in the European Union, have been financing sustainable policies in the fashion industry for years. That’s why we will take a very standout example of a small city in Tuscany, Italy which has committed to the circular economy in the textile sector for decades. The Municipality of Prato has a historical value […]
Sustainability has taken over the fashion industry and -on the contrary to what many believe- it is not a trend, but a norm. Eco-friendly fashion brands are emerging continuously, fast-fashion chains are coming up with new sustainable approaches, and only-online businesses are taking steps towards an ethical customer experience. But what do these actions embrace? […]
Sustainable fashion is about producing clothes, shoes and accessories in environmentally and socio-economically sustainable manners, but also about more sustainable patterns of consumption and use, whichnecessitate shifts in individual attitudes and behaviour. However, there are many ways for fashion companiesto offer a more sustainable fashion, and for consumers to consume more sustainably (greenstrategy.se,1, 2020). Here […]
In the last couple of years, the fashion industry -as many others, such as the food and cosmetics industries- has experienced a change of course towards sustainability. The Rana Plaza disaster marked a turning point for all brands around the world, as well as for consumers. And this shift of direction has only intensified during […]
Circular economy and sustainability are nowadays a fundamental business factor in the fashion industry. When talking about textile production a company or a business must take care about their environmental footprint and their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in this way it is possible to obtain more loyalty between consumers, reduce waste management costs, improve the […]
