- Advertisement -Summary:Retail brands promoting sustainable clothing may not be as eco-friendly as they claim, As highlighted by a CBC Marketplace investigation. Experts say that less than one percent of the world’s fashion waste is currently recycled, and most recycled polyester fashion brands use old plastic bottles. Retail brands’ claims of sustainable clothing don’t always hold up. Less than one percent of the world’s fashion waste is currently recycled, and recycled polyester is often made from old plastic bottles. Fashion retailers promote sustainable clothing, but not all claims are trueRetail brands have been catering to the demand for sustainable clothing, but an investigation by CBC’s Marketplace reveals that many claims are misleading.

Source: CBC News October 29, 2023 12:46 UTC