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Struggles and Future Prospects of Sustainability in Fashion

August 9, 2023
agroecology
biofabrication
environmentally friendly fashion
retail
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The fashion industry, often criticized for lacking sustainable practices, finds its common defense in the notion of retail therapy. However, a paradigm shift for sustainability in fashion is on the horizon as professionals within the industry retrain in sustainable fields like agroecology and biofabrication. By 2025, consumers might be empowered with the knowledge of their shopping carbon footprint. For a deeper dive into sustainability in fashion, turn to insights from Paul Foulkes-Arellano, Founder at Circuthon Consulting on What Just Happened?

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