Fast-fashion giant Shein pledges m for textile waste workers in Ghana | Global development

Fast-fashion giant Shein pledges $15m for textile waste workers in Ghana | Global development

Chinese trend behemoth Shein may possibly be the organisation least envisioned to get applause at an global meeting on trend sustainability, but that’s what occurred at this week’s international style summit in Copenhagen. The industry’s most significant discussion board for sustainable development saw the ultra-fast style brand praised for earning a donation of $15m (£12m)

Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers

Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers

Canadians who purchase cheap fast fashion from online retailers may be exposing themselves to potentially toxic chemicals. A Marketplace investigation found that out of 38 samples of children’s, adult’s and maternity clothes and accessories, one in five items had elevated levels of chemicals — including lead, PFAS and phthalates — that experts found concerning.  “People