Protest in Paris against Fast Fashion: tons of textile waste downloaded in front of the Senate

On March 14 the center of Paris It has become the stage of a visually impactful protest Against Fast Fashion. Activists belonging to the coalition Stop Fast Fashionincluding Emmaüs France organizations, Fairtrade Max Havelaar France and Zerowaste France, have Downloaded tons of textile waste in front of the French Senate To attract attention to a still pending environmental bill.

The goal of the event was to push senators to discuss and insert a proposal in the legislative agenda already approved in March 2024but still pending to be examined by the Senate. The law aims to combat the environmental impact of disposable fashion, introducing a penalization system based on the principle who pollutes pays. According to this model, companies that produce an excessive number of garments every year should face economic sanctions to compensate for environmental and social damage caused by overproduction.

The textile industry is responsible for about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions

Fast fashion is known for its negative impact on global ecosystem. The textile industry is responsible for about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions And it contributes to the massive production of waste that is difficult to recyclable. The poor quality of the garments produced makes their reuse or recycling complex, leading to an increasing accumulation of textile waste.

During the protest, the activists launched bags full of waste clothes in front of the entrance of the Senate, accompanying the gesture with signs that recited clear messages: “To stop textile overproduction, We ask for the adoption of the Anti-Fast Fashion law“. The symbolic action aimed to bring out the urgency of the problem and to solicit a position by the institutions.

In addition to pollution, Fast fashion is criticized for working conditions in the manufacturers. Many of the low -cost garments are made in factories where workers they receive minimum wages and operate in precarious conditions. Regulating the sector also means guaranteeing greater protection of human rights and dignity of the workers involved in the production chain. Activists hope that the symbolic gesture serves to move public opinion and push legislators to act before the problem becomes even more serious.