Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sainsbury’s Unite to Fight Textile Waste in the U.K. Clothing Industry

Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sainsbury’s Unite to Fight Textile Waste in the U.K. Clothing Industry

Source: The Guardian

Summary

The Guardian reported that major retailers are collaborating with Oxfam and Circle-8 on The Circuit, an initiative to reduce textile waste by processing it into new raw materials. The project aims to create a circular economy in the fashion industry. According to the report, the effort is part of a growing push for sustainability. The initiative is expected to launch in the coming months.


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