Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require every garment sold in the UK to include a 'Carbon Checker' label
Closed
284 signatures
What the petition asks
We want legislation enacted that will require every UK garment to feature a 'Carbon Checker' label. This will enable shoppers to factor how green a garment is into their purchasing decisions.
The 'Carbon Checker' label would show how environmentally friendly a garment is, on a scale of A-E.
The 'Carbon Checker' label would show how environmentally friendly a garment is, on a scale of A-E.
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. It contributes 1.2bn tonnes of CO2 per year and the Government does not have adequate plans in place to combat it.
Two-thirds of emissions from UK clothing occur overseas. Complex supply chains mean cotton is grown, woven and dyed on different continents then transported many miles to market.
If consumers can factor how eco-friendly a garment is into their purchasing decision, this should encourage the fashion industry to prioritise greener manufacturing methods.
Two-thirds of emissions from UK clothing occur overseas. Complex supply chains mean cotton is grown, woven and dyed on different continents then transported many miles to market.
If consumers can factor how eco-friendly a garment is into their purchasing decision, this should encourage the fashion industry to prioritise greener manufacturing methods.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
284
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
14 Oct 2021
Closed
14 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.