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Relaunch des Fashion Checkers: Wie neue Daten vom Fashion Checker zeigen ist Transparenz weiterhin der Schlüssel, um Modeunternehmen zur Verantwortung zu ziehen, wenn sie von Arbeiter*innen, Gewerkschaften und Aktivist*innen aufgefordert werden, ihre Arbeiter*innen während der Pandemie nicht in Not und Verzweiflung zurück zu lassen. Keines der untersuchten Modeunternehmen garantiert, dass die Arbeiter*innen in ihrer Lieferkette auch während der Pandemie den gleichen Lohn wie vorher erhalten - geschweige denn einen existenzsichernden Lohn. Zudem zeigen die Daten des Fashion Checkers den Nutzer*innen die Kluft zwischen einem existenzsichernden Lohn und den tatsächlich gezahlten Löhnen in den Fabriken.

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Das neue „Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz“ ist da! Aber was genau verbirgt sich hinter dem Wortungetüm? In dem Dokument der Initiative Lieferkettengesetz werden Inhalte des neuen Lieferkettengesetzes erläutert und aufgezeigt, an welchen Stellen das Gesetz noch Lücken aufweist.

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This report investigates the behaviour of some of the biggest fashion brands and retailers regarding their use of synthetic fibres and transparency about doing so. We reached out to 46 brands with a questionnaire, finding that the majority of brands are dragging their feet on reducing their reliance on fossil-fuel based fibres, with some well-known brands landing in the red-zone for heavy use of synthetics or lack of transparency. No brand was deemed to be a frontrunner on the issue of synthetics. We also conducted meticulous online research of over 4,000 products, seeking to establish what brands are doing on the ground. Our findings not only expose fashion brands’ heavy addiction to synthetics but also demonstrate rampant greenwashing across their voluntary commitments and products, with as much as 59% of green claims for the products we assessed being unsubstantiated or misleading. Whilte ultra-fast fashion brands Boohoo and Forever21 used synthetics in the vast majority of their clothes, 91% of green claims by H&M, ASOS and M&S were found to be unsubstantiated or misleading. H&M and Zalando were also found to have more or almost as much synthetics in their ‘sustainable’ collections as their main collection.

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In the unparalleled response to the Covid-19 pandemic, trillions of dollars in economic stimulus have been made available around the world while the calls for a recovery that is in alignment with other global challenges, have never been louder. Many see beyond the pandemic a rare opportunity to build a resilient and low-carbon economic recovery. Achieving this goal requires governments to take critical actions that not only focus on safeguarding national economies during crises, but that also pave the way toward a wider economic transformation that is more resilient against future global risks.

The circular economy, as an instrument to decouple economic growth from resource use and environmental impact, opens up the way for a resilient recovery. It not only addresses the negative impacts of the linear economy, but more importantly it represents a systemic shift that builds long-term resilience, generates business and economic opportunities, and provides environmental and societal benefits.

Chapter 7 and 8 gives ideas and solutions for the fashion industry especially for rental business models and recycling infrastructure.

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A circular economy tackles the root causes of global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, while creating opportunities for better growth. It is underpinned by three principles, all led by design: eliminate waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

For fashion, it means ensuring that products (apparel, footwear, accessories) are used more, are made to be made again, and are made from safe and recycled or renewable inputs. A circular economy for fashion creates better products and services for customers, contributes to a resilient and thriving fashion industry, and regenerates the environment. In delivering the vision, the rights and equity of all people involved in the fashion industry are prioritised.

The report provides common definitions and explanations to underpin the vision, aiming to support transparency and consistency. The section builds on ISO and BSI definitions where applicable.

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