Stylish and sustainable fashion countering pollution and waste

Federal Government delivers one million dollar grant towards improved sustainability in Australia's fashion industry.

Federal Government delivers one million dollar grant towards improved sustainability in Australia's fashion industry. Source: Getty

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Every 10 minutes, some six tons of clothing are dumped in Australian rubbish tips. The Federal Government is taking action to cut the amount of fashion waste over the next decade.

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