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Sustainability in fashion has become more prevalent all over
the world. It promotes the concept that people and nature should coexist. Many fashion
designers are joining the bandwagon to incorporate sustainability in their
designs in an effort to support environmental changes and make a positive impact
on the world.
New regulations have been proposed to impose more
accountability on some of the largest fashion brands that generate more than $100
million in revenue. According to the Fashion Sustainability and Social
Accountability Act, also known as the fashion sustainability law, these fashion
retailers must disclose their supply chains and ensure sufficient due diligence,
including taking action to minimize adverse impacts on human rights and the
environment.
If the bill is passed, New York would be the first state in
the U.S. to enforce sustainability regulations in the fashion industry. These retailers
would be required to keep track of every aspect of their supply chain, from reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing energy waste to maintaining fair employee
wages. Additionally, they would be required to disclose their material
production and make it available to view online. Fashion brands earning over
$100 million in revenue, according to the fashion sustainability act, would need
to release a sustainability action plan that includes compliance within these
provisions.
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