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  • The report finds that the fashion industry remains heavily dependent on fossil-fuel-based synthetic fibres, with 67% of analysed products containing synthetics. It highlights a systemic lack of transparency and the use of 'downcycling' PET bottles as a false solution to circularity. The research exposes rampant greenwashing, with 59% of sustainability claims flouting UK CMA guidelines, and notes a critical industry blind spot regarding microplastic pollution, particularly in children's clothing.

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    Themes: fossil fuelcircular economygreenwashingGlobal supply chain governance
    Changing Markets Foundation

    Document type: Report

    Regions: World
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