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OCT 7-8 2019

WEAR Conference 2019

Since 2014, the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable has brought together the entire fashion industry to learn, network and collaborate. Our intimate platform allows for meaningful connections, deeper learning opportunities, and a clear sense of how to take action.

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WEAR Conference 2019

June 21, 2019

Since 2014, the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable has brought together the entire fashion industry to learn, network and collaborate. Our intimate platform allows…

7R: REUSE

March 18, 2019

A great way to reduce our fashion consumption is to REUSE.

OUR FAST FASHION HABIT IS KILLING THE PLANET

March 1, 2019

BY GRAHAM DUGGAN “Fast fashion” has taken the clothing industry by storm. Retailers like H&M and Zara churn out affordable

7R: RESEARCH

February 5, 2019

The February 7R is an important one, if not the most important as it plays a key role in each of the others: RESEARCH.

Synthetic Clothing & Microfibres

February 4, 2019

Plastic pollution in our oceans (and lakes) is growing at an alarming rate and this includes roughly 51 trillion microplastic particles.

7R: RECYCLE

January 18, 2019

When it comes to recycling our waste, we typically think of plastic bottles, coffee cups and other food and beverage

FTA In the Media

OUR FAST FASHION HABIT IS KILLING THE PLANET

7 Rs for sustainable fashion

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These Are the Innovators Who Are Redefining “Sustainability”

ARE YOUR JEANS DESTROYING THE PLANET?

Global Voices: Stop chasing trends and embrace slow fashion

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Green is the new black: Fashion Takes Action runway show highlights sustainable fashion

This is why sustainable fashion matters

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Sustainable design, second-hand clothes: How you can become a conscious fashion shopper

How We Can Tackle Child Labor and Modern-Day Slavery in the Fashion Industry

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How Fashion is Moving Forward in the Era of Sustainability

Sustainable fashion gets a new look

Do you know where your clothes are made? When ‘Made in’ may not matter as much as ‘Made by’

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