The problem of fast fashion clothing waste is not lost on fashion retailer Shein. In this episode of The Climate Conversations, Julie Yoo chats with Adam Whinston, the company’s global head of sustainability.
Shein produces as many as 100,000 pieces of clothing daily and critics say this comes at a cost to the planet. In this limited series called Sustainability Chiefs, Adam Whinston, Shein's global head of sustainability tells Julie Yoo why he believes the company's business model is often misunderstood.
We don't think of ourselves as an ultra fast fashion company. We think of ourselves as an on demand business model and a leading global integrated marketplace.12:59 On the European Union calling for an end to fast fashion by 2030We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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