India, Aug. 21 -- Minimising this large ecological footprint of the apparel sector requires a fundamental rethinking of our approach to clothing and fashion. The various facets of the circular economy offer options; on one hand, to choose for eco-friendly clothing, and on the other, to allow individuals to stay stylish and socially accepted

Amidst a world grappling with multiple environmental crisis - from global warming and toxic waste to air pollution and biodiversity loss - many of us remain unaware of how our clothing and fashion choices contribute to these crises.

An estimated 10 per cent of global carbon emissions come from textile industry, surpassing those from international aviation and maritime shipping combined. The textile i...