London (CNN Business)The fashion industry contributes more to climate change than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. It generates 20% of wastewater and 10% of carbon emissions globally, according to the UN. Also, each year, the industry is responsible for releasing half a million tons of synthetic microfibers into the ocean. Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental cost of producing huge amounts of cheap clothes, and some are forming more sustainable habits including buying used clothing. Fashion giants are responding, too. By 2025, Zara pledges to only use organic, sustainable or recycled cotton, linen and polyester to make its clothing. H&M (HMRZF) promises to do similar by 2030. Nike (NKE) will power its plants with 100% renewable energy by 2025, and Adidas (ADDDF) will double the number of shoes made from recycled plastic waste this year. Wrangler has developed a new denim process that eliminates water waste. Read More The improvements are being driven by new technologies that could transform the way clothes are designed, produced and sold. Sustainable t-shirt manufacturer Teemill uses AI and robotics in its factory to reduce waste Waste reduction “Fashion is a high volume, low value, waste stream. There’s a lot of… Read full this story
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