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From our lips to their ears! There is now a US Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus. The group formed in June and is lead by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.).
Their aim is to curb fast fashion pollution through climate-smart policies. The Members are joined by sustainable fashion industry leaders and stakeholders, including Patagonia, ThredUp, American Circular Textiles, the Garment Worker Center and more.
Other participating US Representatives are: Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii).
Rebecca Goodstein, Patagonia’s senior retail environmental activism manager said:
“We need a national revolution around quality, backed by policies and legislation that prioritize the most sustainable raw materials and best manufacturing practices. That’s why my colleagues and I are excited about the launch of this caucus and its goals to strengthen public awareness and encourage textile sustainability.”
