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Russian oil linked to western fashion, says report

A new report has linked Russian oil to the clothes made by the world's leading retailers and brands, with hidden supply chains and tier 3 manufacturing contracts, despite the global sanctions in effect. Of the many brands having exited or paused sales within the Russian market, there is ample proof some are producing collections using Russian...

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Fashion certification schemes can enable greenwashing, according to report

A new report by the Changing Markets Foundation has found that certification schemes and voluntary initiatives could be helping to facilitate greenwashing in the fashion industry. The report, which has been published ahead of the EU’s Textile Strategy, outlined that the largest of these schemes, such as The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC),...

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Britons want more information about their clothes

Eight out of ten Britons feel that brands should provide more information on their environmental commitments, and almost three-quarters of the UK public think clothing brands should be responsible for what happens in their supply chains and should ensure garments are manufactured in an environmentally friendly way, states a new opinion poll by...