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241,000 tons of CO2 annually: Fashion must rethink wholesale buying process

February 27, 2020

Global air travel to fashion shows generates 147,000 tons of carbon a year. Image courtesy of Ordre. Global air travel to fashion shows alone generates 147,000 tons of carbon each year. Image courtesy of Ordre

 

By Dianna Dilworth

Being environmentally conscientious is in vogue on the runways, with recycled fashions and vintage making a comeback this year. However, the fashion industry may need to take a look in the mirror and rethink its wholesale buying process if it wants to truly cut back on its global carbon footprint.

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