Today’s Solutions: July 28, 2026

Clothing racks in a store display with green and floral dresses on hangers.

Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Large fashion companies in the EU can no longer destroy unsold clothing, shoes, or accessories. As of this week, that’s illegal. The change is part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which applies to companies with more than 250 Read More...

California takes on fast fashi

California takes on fast fashion waste: a new bill puts the onus on brands to recycle 

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The environmental impact of the fashion industry is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, and California is leading the way in addressing the growing issue of textile waste. With the fast fashion cycle overwhelming consumers and landfills, California's Read More...