Fashion’s efforts to go green cancelled out by shopaholics
by Zoe Wood from Environment | The Guardian on (#6G4Y9)
Wrap report says 12% reduction in carbon impact negated by 13% rise in textiles produced and sold
A fashion industry push to reduce the environmental impact of the clothing it sells is being undermined by an ongoing addiction to buying new clothes, with the average Briton buying 28 items every year.
Asos and Primark are among the big names signed up to Wrap's voluntary environmental pact, Textiles 2030.
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