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Addressing waste in the fashion industry - Sarasin & Partners

Shifting to a more circular economy,

Posted on May 14, 2020

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... If we are to move to a sustainable world, shifting to a circular economy where the raw materials we consume are recycled as far as possible, is crucial. Our ‘linear’ economy today is defined by its ‘take, make, dispose’ method. Raw material is turned into a product, which is then thrown away when it reaches the end of its lifecycle. This model results in waste, pollution, and depleted resources; and only works for as long as raw materials exist. Therese Kieve, Stewardship Analyst, discusses the fashion industry and how to tackle unsustainable approaches.

Date of publication: May 2020

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