"Even Wal-Mart, the Sultan of PR hype and hyperbole, has undertaken a major campaign to introduce organic foods and organic clothing along with sustainable business practices" says one informed source in the USA.

The issue of sustainability recently took centre stage at the ASBCI's Annual Industry Conference and Dinner, which explored the impact, costs and alternatives to clothing miles and fast 'throwaway' fashion. The event took place in the UK, and speakers discussed the sustainability of footfall in the high street against the finger-fall of internet shopping, the greenest way to care for clothes and the ethical use of animal products.

Speakers from leading retailers present were drawn from their membership.

Members include:

• Next
• Marks & Spencer
• George Clothing
• Littlewoods Stores
• Wool mark.

2.7. Epilogue

• Do you want to know more about the Environmental Impact of Textiles?

• Do you want to know more about Global Textiles and Clothing?

These questions will be answered in the next part of this article.

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