Some researchers and environmental health advocates have begun raising concerns that recycled plastics may contain even more chemical variability than virgin materials. Circular fashion may close the loop on waste. But the industry still has to decide what the loop is made of.

Here’s a Production Model That Will The fashion industry loves the word sustainable, but most sustainability claims collapse the moment production practices are examined. Organic cotton. Recycled fibers. Biodegradable packaging. These improvements are often highlighted in marketing, yet one issue remains largely untouched. Overproduction. Millions of garments are manufactured every year that are never worn. They are discounted, dumped into secondary markets or destroyed entir