FASHION: TRACING SUSTAINABILITY TO BECOME A LEGAL OBLIGATION
A pebble slowly starts rolling down a mountain. It picks up speed, and in so…
A pebble slowly starts rolling down a mountain. It picks up speed, and in so doing it drags other stones and dirt, eventually growing into a landslide that reaches the valley. It may be an understatement to call the recent bill proposed in the State of New York a mere “pebble”. Introducing obligations for fashion companies to trace and communicate their environmental impact throughout their supply chains, the legislation is bold and far-reaching, with the potential to trigger a true avalanche in the fashion industry.