'Sustainability shouldn't be priced at a premium': Primark vows to halve carbon footprint in new green fashion push

James Murray
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'Sustainability shouldn't be priced at a premium': Primark vows to halve carbon footprint in new green fashion push

Raft of new environmental targets sees fashion giant pledge to strengthen the durability of its clothes and switch to recycled or sustainably sourced materials

Fashion giant Primark has today launched a sweeping package of new environmental goals, promising to halve its carbon footprint, switch to sourcing only recycled or sustainable materials, and enhance the...

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