summarize an article 'What Would A Truly Circular Fashion Industry Actually Look Like?

In her article on the Circular Fashion Industry, Emily Chan (2021) indicates that it is a long journey for humanity to attain a completely circular fashion economy. Circularity (a popular term in the fashion industry right now) refers to a system where all clothing can be reused, recycled, or composted. This aims to lessen the fashion industry's detrimental effect on the environment. The word "circular, " nevertheless, is not used in its proper sense. Many companies claim that they are protecting the planet through a "truly circular fashion business". But we are unable to verify if it is true or not. Furthermore, current discussions around circularity only concentrate on recycling, reselling, or renting. According to data, fewer than 1% of old clothes are presently turned into new ones. To provide three key stages for achieving a fully circular fashion sector, the British Fashion Council has put out a new report titled "The Circular Fashion Ecosystem: A Blueprint For The Future. " Globally, the fashion industry is believed to manufacture 100 billion new clothing each year. Consequently, the first thing we must do is lessen the large annual production of new clothing. We have to quit overconsuming. Clothes waste, or using them just once and throwing them in the trash rather than recycling or finding a new life for them, has to cease. The next step is increasing the usage frequency of the garments. In the field of finding a second life for clothes afterward (other than secondhand and resale), the clothing rental business is making an impression and is expected to grow further in the future. The final step suggested by BFC is to improve sorting and recycling facilities. This allows fabrics from the fashion industry to be reused efficiently rather than ending up in landfills. Caroline Rush, BFC's chief executive said “In the UK, we collect more post-consumer waste in terms of textiles, and so if we had the infrastructure we could play a very big part in closing that loop. ” In addition to these three critical steps, we must keep an eye on the design stage. It is critical to evaluate all of the elements that go into its manufacture (from the threads to any dyes or chemical treatments or plastic-based fabrics). Likewise, attention needs to be given to what will happen to the clothing at the end of their lives. Human-side challenges must also be resolved. We need a "just transition" to circular business that helps those whose lives may be affected by the changes while also noting the potential for new employment. Overall, we must all play a role in achieving a fully circular fashion industry. "The more we act, the sooner we will get to this sustainable fashion market. "