THE EUROPEAN DILEMMA:
The European Commission is navigating increasingly complex terrain in the textiles sector — with two apparently contradictory priorities emerging in parallel. On one hand, it is taking aim at ultra‑fast‑fashion imports from China, while on the other it is pressing ahead with policies that could significantly restrict exports of second‑hand clothing to African countries. The combined effect threatens to accelerate the dominance of Chinese ultra‑fast‑fashion clothing on the African continent — and raises concerns over unintended environmental and social consequences.
The European Commission is navigating increasingly complex terrain in the textiles sector — with two apparently contradictory priorities emerging in parallel. On one hand, it is taking aim at ultra‑fast‑fashion imports from China, while on the other it is pressing ahead with policies that could significantly restrict exports of second‑hand clothing to African countries. The combined effect threatens to accelerate the dominance of Chinese ultra‑fast‑fashion clothing on the African continent — and raises concerns over unintended environmental and social consequences.
Patrick Child, Acting DDG at European Commissions DG Environment, comments on the textile waste debate in an interview with Reuse News. He points to the importance of verifiable facts and correct information and places particular emphasis on avoiding false narratives and fake news.
See the full interview here
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