Microplastics, plastics less than 5 millimeters in length, are becoming a growing concern due to their ubiquity and persistence in the environment and potential effects on ecological.
The California Fashion Association, a Marina del Rey-based 140-member organization, represents the state’s apparel and textile industry. Since its founding in 1995 it has been led by Ilse Metchek.
From supply chain scrutiny to extended producer responsibility, fashion businesses must stay alert to sustainability policy developments coming in 2024. George Harding-Rolls, director of policy and advocacy at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age – which works with brands and retailers such as Diesel and Matches – reveals the key changes coming in the year ahead.