Petition · past parliament
For the government to reconsider the recommendations to stop fast fashion.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
From research or even looking in our own closets over consumption of fashion is a problem. Fast fashion causes so many issues but three I would like to point out are ethical problems-under paying workers, one of the top industries to cause negative environmental impact and mental health problems.
''The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) put forward several recommendations to the Government. These included: the introduction of mandatory environmental targets for fashion retailers with a turnover ...'' https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/fast-fashion-fail-government-rejects-proposals-that-would-force-retailers-to-clean-up-their-act/
''Emergency Measures..''
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/emergency-measures-resources
The True Cost. (2015) [Documenting Film] Directed by Andrew Morgan
''Emergency Measures..''
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/emergency-measures-resources
The True Cost. (2015) [Documenting Film] Directed by Andrew Morgan
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.