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<p>According to Oxfam, about 63,000 tonnes of textiles in Ireland end up in landfills annually. Picture: iStock</p>

economy

How Ireland got to lead the world in fast fashion addiction

Irish people are world leaders in cheap textile consumption, writes Emer Walsh

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economy

Uncovering fast fashion: Why cheap clothing is devastating for the planet

<p>Pippa Hackett, the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, shopping in the Simon Community shop in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

politics

Minister says she's tackling fast fashion by wearing mainly second-hand clothes

As fast fashion struggles to retain its sheen, appetite is growing for products that won't cost the earth

spotlight

As fast fashion struggles to retain its sheen, appetite is growing for products that won't cost the earth

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Paying the price for cheap cost

Future generations will wonder why 'fast fashion' was once acceptable, says Ryan

politics

Future generations will wonder why 'fast fashion' was once acceptable, says Ryan

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Kourtney Kardashian Barker responds to 'sustainable' Boohoo collaboration critics

The 43-year-old admits that she knew the collaboration would receive backlash 'because the two just don’t go hand in hand'

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Love Islanders will wear pre-loved this year — 5 eco choices you can make this summer

Love Islanders will wear pre-loved this year — 5 eco choices you can make this summer

If you’re inspired by Love Island, buying pre-loved clothes isn’t the only way you can do some good for the environment this summer

Thu, 19 May, 2022

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Christmas jumpers are fuelling a global eco disaster

Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest contributors to climate change and our buying habits have resulted in huge textile dumps in the deserts of Chile

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: It all goes wrong when two local teens break into a family's home

Thursday TV Tips: It all goes wrong when two local teens break into a family's home

— plus a good Tradfest session could be just what we need, and check out an ambitious living room makeover on The Big DIY Challenge

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Louise O'Neill: These two women know more about sustainability than I do

Louise O'Neill: These two women know more about sustainability than I do

Pat Kane and Emma Gleeson share their environmental insights with Louise O'Neill

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Ireland imports 46 million ladies' t-shirts from Asia

Ireland imports 46 million ladies' t-shirts from Asia

Ireland's largest trading partners in Asia are China and Japan, according to Central Statistics Office

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

FILE PHOTO: The H&M clothing store is seen in Times Square in Manhattan in New York

Retailer H&M posts stronger than expected return to profit

The Swedish clothing retailer estimated pre-tax earnings reached about 2bn kronor (€194m) in the three months through August, based on preliminary results

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020