WRAP: Over half of UK public concerned about 'severe' environmental cost of clothes

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Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the clothes they buy, research suggests
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Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of the clothes they buy, research suggests

Waste charity launches Textiles 2030 initiative to help fashion firms cut greenhouse gas emissions and foster development of circular economy practices

Concern among the UK public over the environmental cost of their clothes appears to have hit a high following the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year, according to a survey by WRAP, which is urging fashion...

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