Environmental Studies and Forestry
The global apparel industry is a significant yet overlooked source of plastic leakage
A. Kounina, J. Daystar, et al.
This study reveals the startling scale of plastic pollution linked to the global apparel industry, estimating a staggering 8.3 million tons contributed in 2019 alone. The research highlights the urgent need for a transition to a circular economy and less reliance on synthetic apparel to combat this pressing environmental issue. Conducted by a team of experts including Anna Kounina and Roland Geyer, this study is a wake-up call for the fashion industry.
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