How EPA deregulation could undermine fashion’s sustainability goals

​Recent EPA deregulations in the US - such as the rollback of emissions, air quality, and water pollution regulations - pose challenges to the fashion industry's sustainability efforts. These changes may lead to increased pollution from textile mills and apparel factories, potentially hindering investments in innovative, sustainable production technologies. Weakened oversight could result in higher environmental risks within global supply chains, especially in production hubs that depend on clear regulatory frameworks. As federal mandates weaken, voluntary tools like the Higg Index gain importance in guiding and documenting sustainable practices across the industry.