The production of fossil-based synthetic textiles has doubled globally within 20 years, as fast fashion production and consumption has increased. According to a new report, this will have sizeable implications for climate change. Eco-design measures for apparel and textiles, similar to those introduced for electronics through the Circular Economy Action Plan, are recommended in the report. Measures could eliminate hard-to-recycle material blends and ban the use of the highest-emission, most toxic fibres. Learn more.
