EU Approves Diluted Corporate Sustainability Directive, France Proposes €10 Ultra-Fast Fashion Fine, Walmart and Unspun Pilot 3D-Weaved Eco Workwear, Renewcell Seeks Rescue Through Asset Sale
Welcome to Week/End, your quick-hit guide to this week’s news at the intersection of fashion, ethics, sustainability, and business.
GenZ and the Fast Fashion Paradox: What Does GenZ’s Addiction to Fast Fashion Mean for Sustainability?
Despite public consumer outcry and demand for sustainability, equality, and diversity, fast-fashion and ultra-fast fashion brands continue to outpace the competition. What's the incentive for brands to clean up their environmental and social impact when consumers still continue to shop with brands despite numerous accusations of supply chain infractions, environmental damage, racially insensitive designs, and plagiarism?