Swedish firm Hennes & Mauritz reacts to critics of ‘throwaway culture’ by encouraging ideas for recycling fibre Monday 24 August 2015 22.38 EDT Last modified on Monday 24 August 2015 23.07 EDT Hennes & Mauritz, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, is launching an effort to promote recycling as it seeks to cut its environmental impact, boost its ethical credentials and address looming shortages of raw materials. The move comes as critics point out the damage being caused…
Fashion chain H&M offers $1m recycling prize for reusable clothing
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