PRODUCING SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING REQUIRES ACTION AND A CHANGE OF MINDSET
May 1st, 2016
Setting up a sustainable supply chain to produce ethically and environmentally-friendly clothing for the first time is not a simple task, experts warn. Whether an already-established clothing brand or a new start-up looking to venture down the path of sustainably-made clothing, deciding where to source materials, where to manufacture, how to monitor facilities to make sure they are compliant with sustainable practices, and how to transport the goods, are all challenging questions that need to be considered.
First and foremost, companies need to understand that ...
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