Upcycling, Sustainability, and IP: What It Means for the World of Fashion

Upcycling, Sustainability, and IP: What It Means for the World of Fashion

Journal article

1 article.

Unquestionably, we live in an age of over-production and over-consumption. However, today - unlike the past - consumers are more environmentally conscious and increasingly focused on the need for sustainability. This is particularly true for fashion, an industry that is responsible for producing nearly 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In response, new ways to “consume” fashion have emerged, offering alternatives to simply purchasing new clothes and accessories. One of the most popular alternatives is upcycling.

Geneva, Switzerland : World Intellectual Property Organization, 2023.

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