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Should there be a tax on fast fashion?

France is now looking at a string of measures to make low-cost fast fashion, especially items fro...

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13.29 21 Mar 2024


Should there be a tax on fast fashion?


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13.29 21 Mar 2024


France is now looking at a string of measures to make low-cost fast fashion, especially items from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.  

Key measures include a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles, and an environmental charge on low-cost items. 

Should we follow France’s lead in making fast fashion less attractive? 

Andrea was joined by Pat Kane is a sustainability advocate and founder of Reuzi and others to discuss...


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