The global fashion industry’s impact on the planet is no secret, causing ten percent of the world’s carbon emissions and producing significant waste that ends up in landfills.
Fast fashion contributes to this issue with its poor garment quality and constantly changing trends, leading people to purchase more frequently. As a result, 35kg of textile waste is generated per person in the US each year, and only 20 to 30 percent of wardrobes are worn.
Therefore, the European Commission has created a new strategy for sustainable and circular textiles to address this issue by addressing the production and consumption of materials.