U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, known for her practical wardrobe, has launched a slow fashion caucus to tackle the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
AnnMarie Hilton reports for Maine Morning Star.
In short:
- Pingree's slow fashion caucus seeks to reduce textile waste and promote sustainable materials like wool and hemp.
- She plans to introduce legislation after the U.S. Government Accountability Office completes a study on textile waste management and recycling.
- The caucus has urged President Biden to include the fashion industry in climate-related policies.
Key quote:
“Everybody got all engaged when we decided we should end plastic straws, but it’s nowhere near the volume of the clothing that we buy.”
— U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree
Why this matters:
Fast fashion contributes significantly to environmental degradation through textile waste and carbon emissions. Addressing this issue could lead to more sustainable consumer practices and production methods.
