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"Every year, some 100 billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92 million
tonnes of clothing waste end up in landfills. Given this enormous amount of
waste, it is logical to think that the only way forward is to degrow fashion.
But can fashion and degrowth co-exist?
Degrowth is defined as the planned reduction of production and consumption in a
way that ensures equitable living. Degrowth principles, such as sufficiency,
cooperation and care, clash with growth principles of maximization,
commodification and efficiency. For the fashion industry, which is responsible
for immense resource extraction and waste creation, reducing resource
throughput and ensuring equitable value creation pose enduring challenges.
While some governments and corporations encourage consumers to shop responsibly
and reduce waste, collective responsibility is needed to facilitate a degrowth
transition, which urges a fundamental shift in the way designers, manufacturers
and brands approach fashion waste. Will circular practices help create a just
and equitable industry? Is it possible to produce clothing locally and
differently than “fast fashion” retailers?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
