PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) – France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at halting the turbo cycle of the fast-fashion industry, from production to waste, to make it more environmentally friendly.
The new law requires big brands to ensure the clothes they sell in France are produced in line with environmental standards, repairable and largely recyclable by 2027.
It also requires brands to reduce their carbon footprint by 25% by 2030 and halves the volume of unsold items they can destroy, a practice that campaigners say amounts to needless waste.
Furthermore, the legislation requires brands to display environmental scores on their products and in advertising.
The bill, which was first proposed last year under President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, faced some opposition from within Macron’s own camp over concerns it could hurt businesses.
But environmental groups hailed it as a landmark move that could be replicated in other countries.
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