The Role of Fashion in implemetation of Goal14

21ST JUNE UK GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE FIXING FASHION REPORT Last week we were proud to write that the UK government had committed to enforcing The Modern Slavery Act. Yet, this week we are disappointed as the government dismiss the policy recommendations brought forward by the Environmental Audit Committee in February's Fixing Fashion Report. As the government fail to take action on  issues such as synthetic clothing in landfill, the burning of unsold stock, (despite calling a climate emergency) and human rights abuses, what can we do to reinforce our concerns and ensure our voices are heard? FIND OUT MORE "REFUGEES SHOW US HOW TO LIVE" Yesterday marked World Refugee Day, and we welcomed professor and fashion activist, Helen Story to write a feature for the Fashion Revolution Blog. Helen reflects on her time as the artist in residence at Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp.  READ MORE THE FUTURE OF DENIM PART #2: RE-USE, RE-PAIR, RE-CYCLE Prolonging the life of our denim is imperative in combating key issues within the fashion industry. Melissa Wheeler looks at who’s innovating in extending the life of our denim. A follow on from The Future of Denim, Part #1: How the humble jean is redefining sustainable style, in which Melissa focused on brands setting the bar, improving manufacturing process in raw materials.  READ MORE WHAT WE'RE READING #GARMENTMETOO CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES / THE GUARDIAN An agenda to transform fast-fashion: recommendations for the ILO and garment brands. READ MORE MEXICO GOVERNMENT CALLS OUT WES GORDON / REMEZCLA Alejandra Frausto, demands an explanation for using the designs that are unique to different Indigenous groups in Mexico. READ MORE WE CAN'T BUY OURSELVES OUT OF THIS PROBLEM / FASHIONISTA Do we really need any more sustainable fashion brands? If addressing the climate crisis is our priority, we need to consider the answer very carefully. READ MORE FASHIONABLY BRIDGING GAPS / BRICTV BRIC TV discuss white washing environmental activism with Dominique Drakeford and Whitney McGuire co-founders of Sustainable Brooklyn.  READ MORE WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: DIRTY BUSINESS / SKY NEWS What really happens to your recycling? Thousands of tons of plastic scrap collected for recycling from British households have been transported and dumped on sites across the world. WATCH NOW THERE'S STILL TIME TO START OUR FASHION REVOLUTION ONLINE COURSE You can still sign up to our free online course Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals until the 18th of August. The course will run for 4 weeks, you can expect three hours of study a week. We will explore the fashion industry’s impact on people and planet, what the Sustainable Development Goals are, and how they are linked. SIGN UP NOW Copyright © 2019 Fashion Revolution, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you pledged in the Fashion Revolution website or joined our mailing list. Our mailing address is: Fashion Revolution 19 Dig Street Ashbourne, DE6 1GF United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.