Why Secondhand is the New Black
REAL takes a look at the changing attitudes when it comes to second hand clothing and the impacts it’s having on the fashion industry. It considers the issues involved with used apparel.
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Author: Kev Boon
Global Justice in the Fashion Supply Chain
REAL attended the Terra {Fora} event with a hard hitting panel looking at issues such as decolonisation and degrowth in the fashion supply chain and how we can change the focus from profit to people and nature.
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G7 to COP26
REAL attended the COP26 Coalition press conference. Panelists considered barriers to addressing the climate crisis, the militaristic response by nations and restrictions to civil liberties.
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Beyond Net Zero – A Systemic Design Approach
The Design Council is the government’s advisor on design. REAL takes a look at their April 2021 report Beyond Net Zero. There needs to be a design focus on sustainability or regeneration, accessing information and working systemically.
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Are Electric Vehicles the Solution?
REAL Sustainability looks at the social and environmental impact of two key resources used in batteries for electric vehicles. Also considered is the long-term sustainability of mass car ownership.
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