By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Taking an old T-shirt to a recycling bin feels like the right thing to do, but what happens next? Textile recycling is often divided into two categories: pre-consumer, referring to waste from manufacturing processes, and post-consumer, where clothes are discarded after the use phase. Post-consumer recycling is complex; it promotes … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar In the 1940s, polyester was created and introduced as a revolutionary plastic, quickly gaining popularity due to its low cost, and has since become one of the most widely used and produced synthetic fabrics in fashion. It accounts for 54% of all produced fibers and can be easily found on … Read more

By Joohyun Oh As a fashion bachelor’s degree graduate and a member of Gen Z, the generation that will help shape the future of the fashion industry, this article stems from a personal curiosity about how sustainable fashion is introduced to the next generation. Looking back at my university years, my awareness of sustainable fashion gradually … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Leather is a high-value by-product of the meat industry, which is one of the largest global emitters of greenhouse gases. The leather market alone is worth approximately $400 billion, demonstrating its economic importance. However, environmental concerns are growing, highlighting issues such as animal slaughter, greenhouse gas emissions, and unsustainable production … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Microplastics are widely recognized pollutants that have infiltrated water, soil, and air. They are highly persistent and degrade very slowly, causing long-term contamination. A significant portion of these particles comes from synthetic textiles, representing 35% of the total volume of microplastics released into the environment. These fibers are mainly derived … Read more

By Pamela Vanessa Meixueiro Aguilar Cotton is one of the most widely used fibers in the fashion industry, taking part in the composition for approximately half of all garments produced globally. Its popularity lies in its breathability and comfort, qualities that make it ideal for everyday wear. Because it is plant-based, cotton is often thought … Read more

By Carla Möller At just 10 years old, Max Alexander has done something many established designers spend decades trying to achieve: he has reimagined what a fashion show can stand for. As the youngest designer ever to present a collection at Paris Fashion Week, Max didn’t simply showcase beautiful garments. Instead, he used the world’s … Read more

By Nadine Mneimneh The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works with governments, businesses, and civil society to promote responsible economic growth, sustainable development, and improved social and environmental standards worldwide. Within this mandate, the OECD developed guidance to help companies identify, prevent, and address risks in their global … Read more

By Katie Kendrick Three years ago, I launched a small initiative at the further education college where I work: a clothing swap shop. What began as a local project to educate students on the environmental toll of fast fashion has since grown into a thriving community movement. It has been a privilege to show the … Read more

By Julia Capune Whether you just got introduced to the sustainable fashion movement, want to deepen your knowledge or are a long-time advocate, staying informed is one of the most powerful ways to make better consumption choices. Education helps us understand today’s sustainability challenges, rethink our relationship with clothing and share meaningful resources with communities. … Read more