Hey, fashion – not so fast!

Heavyweight environmental issues such as climate change, waste and sustainability finally seem to have hit the fashion world. While there have been high profile and high fashion stunts in the past with dresses made out of reused soft drink cans, the industry has got serious about recycling as a number of brands have sprung up touting their environmental credentials. Brands such as Veja are now manufacturing sneakers made entirely out of recycled materials, and other bigger brands such as Adidas and Nike are starting to offer recycled products alongside their mainstream products. Perhaps even more importantly, sustainable brands like Veja...