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20%
20% -- carbon and water footprint reduction for UK clothing/workwear sector (2025)
Extending the life of clothing by nine months can reduce its carbon and water footprint by up to 20–30%.
- Reported as a range: up to 20–30%
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20%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2025
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
WRAP UK (Waste and Resources Action Programme)
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Tier B
https://theworkwearplace.com/blogs/news/finden-and-hales-workwear-where-style-meets-function ↗
Source Article
Finden and Hales Workwear: Where Style Meets Function
Finden and Hales Workwear: Where Style Meets Function
Deniece Cosh |
Clothing does more than cover you when you’re at work. It can shape the way people see you, help you feel confident, and make your day easier. For many workers and teams, the right outfit makes the difference between struggling thr…
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WRAP UK (Waste and Resources Action Programme)
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Range 20-30% reported; midpoint used. Cites WRAP UK sustainable clothing research.
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UK clothing/workwear sector: 20% carbon and water footprint reduction. Source: WRAP UK (Waste and Resources Action Programme) (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/clothing-life-extension-footprint-reduction
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