Ultra-fast fashion is so last year in Europe. France has moved to curb sales of mass-produced clothes. Could Australia follow suit?
If you look at the label on the clothes you're wearing right now, chances are they're made from a synthetic fibre.About two-thirds of those garments are made from synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon, and thousands of tonnes will end up in landfill every year.The European country is expected to take the landmark step of targeting the ultra-fast fashion giants that mass produce synthetic garments.
"These increased volumes and low prices influence consumer buying habits, creating buying impulses, it's creating a constant need for renewal — which we know has environmental consequences." About 200,000 tonnes of clothing are discarded in Australia each year — with most ending up in waste dumps here or after being exported overseas.An immediate halt to exports of discarded clothing and a levy on each new item sold would help develop a homegrown textiles recycling industry, Ms Gbor said.
"But I'm not going to start popping corks just yet, I think the important thing is the devil's in the detail."
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