State of Undress: The Australian Fashion Industry is at a Critical Sustainability Juncture
The fashion industry isn’t exactly known for its eco-friendliness. The production and consumption of clothing contribute to approximately 10% of global carbon emissions (UN Environment Programme).
In Australia, we’re feeling the heat—literally.
The Climate Council warns that climate-related disasters could cost us a staggering AUD $39 billion per year by 2050. With bushfires, floods, and droughts becoming the new normal, our industry’s reliance on traditional, resource-intensive practices is undeniably becoming increasingly untenable. It’s clear that the runway needs a serious makeover.
Garment Workers in Bangladesh – Why they are calling for a Green and Just Transition
I’ve worked over the last decades with the National Garments Workers Federation (NGWF) and recently received their press release that I felt communicates the urgency with which action is needed by the western fashion industry to decarbonise and support workers towards regular orders and living wages. For me reading through their list of demands is […]
