This Is How the Fashion Industry Will Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

by Contributor
Jun 24, 2021

Fashion brands carbon taxing themselves is not going to work. The simplest, most effective, and equitable solution for a more sustainable fashion industry is right in front of us. It's called a carbon fee and dividend. Here's why the fashion industry should support it.

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