We Need To Talk About the Fashion Industry’s Greenwashing Problem
The term “Greenwashing” is used to describe a brand that claims to have sustainable products and/or practices in order to mislead customers into buying their products. This is a big problem within the fashion industry, specifically in fast fashion.
Can New York’s Fashion Act Increase Sustainability within the Fashion Industry?
In January of this year, the New York legislature was introduced to The Fashion Act. The act was introduced by a coalition led by Maxine Bédat, founder of the New Standard Institute, lawmaker Anna Kelles and senator Alessandra Biaggi. The act is also backed by various sustainable brands such as Everlane, Reformation and Patagonia