

How to solve fashion’s waste problem
Dec 4, 2023
New EU legislation aims to make fashion more sustainable by banning unsold stock incineration and implementing digital passports for products. The impact of unsold garments is examined at Ghana's Kantamanto market. The role of extended producer responsibility policies in addressing fashion waste is discussed. Challenges of recycling fashion waste and efforts made by brands to be sustainable are explored. The upcoming eco design regulation and the readiness of brands and infrastructure are questioned.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
EU's New Rules for Fashion Sustainability
01:36 • 10min
The Role of Extended Producer Responsibility in Addressing Fashion's Waste Problem
11:07 • 2min
Recycling Fashion Waste and Sustainable Fashion Brands
12:58 • 5min
Fashion's Waste Problem and the Challenges Ahead
18:14 • 2min