In a bold move to address the environmental and social toll of fast fashion, France's parliament has green-lit legislation aimed at curbing the industry's excesses.
Angela Symons reports for Euronews.
In short:
- France proposes penalties and advertising bans for fast fashion to mitigate its ecological impact.
- The legislation, aimed at reducing waste and encouraging sustainable consumer habits, targets major players like Shein.
- Efforts include enhancing consumer awareness and imposing fines based on the environmental and carbon impact of products.
Key quote:
"Ultra fast fashion is an ecological disaster: clothes are poorly made, widely purchased, rarely worn and quickly thrown away."
— Christophe Béchu, minister of Ecological Transition
Why this matters:
Fast fashion, the rapid production of high volumes of low-cost clothing, has become a significant source of pollution and environmental degradation. This industry model, designed to quickly turn around new styles and trends, encourages overconsumption and leads to a staggering amount of waste.
