In bid to be more environmental-friendly, fashion looks to technology


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There is now an innovative system designed to recycle and reuse all the water needed for cotton dyeing. Photo: AFP

Will the second-hand market and upcycling be enough to revolutionise what is considered the most polluting industries in the world?

Brands and start-ups alike are working to go even further by developing innovations that will help make fashion more ethical for the long term.

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