EU applies €3 customs fee to low-value imports from outside bloc
The policy, which takes effect from today (1 July), replaces the previous exemption from customs duties for such goods and…
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France moves to curb ultra-fast fashion imports
France's Senate has approved a revised bill aimed at ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, a week…
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Fast Fashion: When Cheap Gets Expensive
Believe it or not, fast fashion was built for a different time. Fuel was cheaper. Shipping lanes were more dependable.…
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Would ending the De Minimis exemption help or harm UK fashion?
Last week, the UK government’s consultation on its review of the rule, often referred to as “de minimis” rules, closed,…
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Germany weighs mandatory disposal fee for fast fashion imports
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) said the current collection system for used garments is overwhelmed, with containers frequently filled beyond capacity…
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Explainer: What is fashion actually costing the earth?
The aim of the UNCCD report is to encourage the industry to consider how its fibre choices are impacting the…
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In data: US consumers prioritise quality over price
This liking for quality over price spans across income brackets, with 60% of low-income US consumers also preferring quality products.…
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Upcycling initiative to cut fashion’s carbon footprint launched
Newless aims to reduce fashion’s negative environmental impact by making upcycling more accessible and appealing to a wide audience of…
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Fast fashion is not cause of overproduction and AI can’t fix it
In the last five years, harnessing the powers of artificial intelligence has been increasingly touted as a way to fix…
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H&M, Boohoo to face UK probe over fast fashion footprint
While several leading fashion brands have declined to give evidence in person, representatives from H&M and Boohoo are among those…
