New French Laws Have Put Ultra-Fast Fashion Companies on Notice. Should We Follow Suit?

New French laws have put ultra-fast fashion companies on notice. Should we follow suit?

Last week, France’s senate almost unanimously voted to pass an updated version of legislation first proposed in 2024, revised to effectively target Chinese-based retailers like Shein and Temu and exempt European-owned companies like Zara and H&M. Companies will be given an ‘eco-score’.

The French fast fashion tax could be an industry turning point

France has just proposed a bill to target ultra-fast fashion brands, here's everything you need to know and what it means for the wider industry.

France's New Law to Curb Fast Fashion Carbon Footprint: A Closer Look at SHEIN, Temu, and Inditex

The French Senate has approved a new legislation that puts strict rules on ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN and Temu. This bill bans ads for brands that harm the environment and fines those that don’t follow sustainability rules. The goal is to push the fashion industry toward more eco-friendly practices with lower carbon footprint, aiming to do the following: Bans ads for brands that fail to meet environmental standards. Imposes rules for …

Shein's Carbon Emissions Skyrocket: What's Behind the Surge?

Impakter Shein’s Carbon Emissions Skyrocket in 2024: What’s Behind the Surge? Despite climate-friendly claims, fast fashion giant Shein is once again in the spotlight for a drastic increase in carbon emissions in 2024 The fashion industry accounts for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is one of the largest contributors to pollution worldwide and a significant consumer of water. The David Suzuki Foundation, a […] The post Shein’s C…