Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Large fashion companies in the EU can no longer destroy unsold clothing, shoes, or accessories. As of this week, that’s illegal. The change is part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which applies to companies with more than 250 employees and over roughly $55 million (50 million euros) in annual revenue. Those businesses must find other ways to move excess inventory: markdowns, alternative markets, charity donations. The exceptions are
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