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Apparel industry growth is not environmentally sustainable

Fast Company 05/13/2019

The fashion industry produced more greenhouse gases than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. While it may have appeared as though the fashion industry has become more environmentally-conscious in recent years, the facts show otherwise. Sustainability gains are trailing the industry’s growth overall, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group, Global Fashion Agenda and Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

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