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'Fashion has to reflect who you are' Pharrell Williams.Despite its fun reputation, the fashion industry isn't a trifling part of the climate change equation. The UN Environment programme estimates that it is responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. But it's not just a case of carbon - the industry is a systemic offender that impacts people, place and planet with its exploitative working practices, fossil fuel-based synthetics, land degradation, water waste, destructive microfibres and textile landfills.Many consumers have duly moved from 'fast' to 'slow' fashion purchases, and plenty of manufacturers have reviewed their materials, factories, supply chains, and installed textile recycling bins in store. The 2020 Circular Fashion System Commitment was signed by 86 companies, representing 12.5% of the global fashion market. But how much progress have we actually made, and how much is greenwashing?Despite its eco-marketing spiel and the goo