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"Pressure Mounts on Retailers to Reform Throwaway Clothing Culture" (The Guardian)
"Americans dispose of about 12.8m tons of textiles annually. But a growing number of environmentalists and clothing retailers say it's time to begin making new clothes out of old items on a large scale, reports Yale Environment 360."
"Ivanka Trump Champions Working Moms — Except the Ones Who Design Her Clothes" (The Washington Post)
"The company that designs her clothing line, including the $157 sheath she wore during her convention speech, does not offer workers a single day of paid maternity leave."
"Indian Apparel Makers Try on Ethical Supply Chains for Size" (Reuters)
"Handloom attire was once regarded as fit only for politicians and villagers — now it's seeing a revival, with demand growing for ethical fashion, even as mass-market clothing still dominates."
"Why Wal-Mart Is a Retail Sustainability Leader (But Doesn't Really Want to Talk About It)" (Retail Dive)
""The retail giant boasts an impressive sustainability record, but the company is strictly business about its accomplishments — for good reason, experts say."
"FTC Cracks Down on Influencer Posts" (Bloomberg)
"The US Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on 'deceptive endorsements' by Internet influencers who have been paid by brands."
