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 “The Fast Fashion Waste Mountain” präsentiert zentrale Fakten zur globalen Textilabfallkrise: 92 Mio. Tonnen Abfall im Jahr 2015 – ein Müll-LKW pro Sekunde – und prognostiziert bis 2030 ein Wachstum auf 148 Mio. Tonnen. Im Fokus stehen Konsumverhalten in der EU, die Textilkette vom Tragen bis zur Entsorgung und die steigenden Exporte ungewollter Bekleidung in andere Regionen. Die Broschüre zeigt deutlich: Fast Fashion ist ein globales Müll-Problem – und bietet zugleich Perspektiven, wie man es gemeinsam lösen kann.

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This reports reveals the persistence of modern slavery in garment supply chains, evidencing the persisting need of effective due diligence supply chain laws.  With evidence of forced and child labour, excessive overtime, withheld wages and degrading conditions, especially in hidden subcontracting, the report urges governments to strengthen corporate accountability laws and fashion brands to adopt responsible purchasing practices and worker-driven due diligence, ensuring the women who make our clothes are free from exploitation.

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This extensive report by Climate Rights International systematically documents how extreme heat endangers workers across Bangladesh’s garment, construction and transport sectors. Beyond personal testimonies and health data, it provides structured analysis and a clear set of recommendations for governments, companies, and labor unions. With its accessible layout and actionable guidance, the report is particularly useful for practitioners and policymakers seeking concrete standards to protect workers’ rights under rising climate stress.

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“Unboxing Marketplace Fashion” investigates the labour conditions behind small fashion brands selling via Amazon Marketplace. Through case studies of three products traced to factories in Pakistan, the report reveals wage violations, excessive working hours, missing contracts and social security, and suppressed union rights. It highlights how the hidden nature of sellers increases risk of exploitation, and urges mandatory due diligence, seller transparency and stronger regulation to safeguard workers’ rights.

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This report by China Labor Watch exposes labor rights violations in factories supplying SHEIN, including chronic overtime, safety hazards, underpayment, and lack of transparency. It emphasizes structural risks connected to fast-fashion business models and urges greater oversight, worker empowerment, and supply chain accountability.

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