The British prime minister not only pledged 80 million pounds in sustainability funding, he said the check was on the way.
industry-led Center of Excellence, which will be housed within the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion.
The BFC said the program, which will cost around 80 million pounds, aims to deliver local “ecosystems” focused on recycling, innovation and new, circular business models. She said Leeds could be a city “with an inclusive and diverse workforce, with new skills and learning opportunities. This isn’t a pipe dream — elements of this are already being seen around the world — we can bring this expertise together and make it a reality for the U.K.,” Phair added.
Underscoring the urgency of the project, Phair said 4 billion items of clothing were purchased in the U.K. alone in 2019, with approximately 80 billion globally. She said at least 60 percent will never be recycled.
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