This manifesto, created by young advocates, calls for transformative change in the textile industry by 2050. It envisions a future where textiles contribute positively to environmental and social wellbeing through new principles focused on culture, production, and communication.
Core Themes:
- Textile Cultures: Moving towards a model of ownership based on reciprocity and transparency, rooted in sustainable practices and mutual respect across cultures.
- Textile Production: Emphasising circular, non-toxic processes, fair labour practices, and extended product life cycles to reduce waste and promote high-quality, sustainable products.
- Textile Communication: Advocating for transparent, honest, and inclusive communication that eliminates greenwashing and empowers consumers.
Background:
This manifesto emerged from the Youth Forum on Sustainable Fashion Consumption, supported by the UN Environment Programme and EU policymakers, underlining young people’s role in reshaping the textile narrative. It’s a call to action for policymakers, industry, and consumers to collaborate on a just transition.
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Our mission
YEE aims to unite environmental youth non-profit organisations in Europe in order to enhance international cooperation, increase knowledge about the climate crisis, raise awareness of environmental problems and to strengthen participation of youth in environmental decision-making.
Financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Council of Europe
