Changing Markets Foundation

Claim 1: We need more meat and dairy to feed the world 🥓🥛 We debunk this false claim made by Big Meat & Dairy, along with many others, in our groundbreaking new report. Read how changing our food system is an essential weapon in our fight to end the Climate Crisis: https://lnkd.in/e8EBnyzx

Another step forward in the fight against fast fashion! 🧵 The 2022 EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles took a step forward by focusing on garment durability and recycled fibres. But it missed the bigger issue—overproduction. We're working with the Textiles Coalition (tagged below) to push for real change! Our priorities: - What’s in my clothes: Tackle overproduction, cut down synthetic reliance, and remove harmful - - practices. - Who made my clothes: Build transparency, protect workers, and support fair trade policies. - How my clothes are sold: End greenwashing and misleading marketing. Consumers need clear, honest info. We stand at a critical moment in the fight against fast fashion in the EU. It's time for policymakers to take action! Find our full policy recommendations on our website: https://lnkd.in/eWyFyh-Q European Environmental Bureau | ECOS | Fashion Revolution | Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) | Clean Clothes Campaign | industriAll Europe | RREUSE - Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises #fashion #sustainability #green

Missed our webinar on Fashion's Plastic Problem? Watch the recording now! 📺 Synthetic fabrics like polyester are made from fossil fuels and shed microplastics—tiny plastic particles invading our oceans, food, and even our bodies. Our expert panel unveils shocking findings from our new report and discusses: - How much plastic is the fashion industry really using? - Are microplastics harming our health? - What can governments do to tackle this issue? Featuring our Senior Campaign Manager Urska Trunk and experts from the University of Groningen and the European Environmental Bureau. 🎥 Watch the webinar recording here (it's free!): https://lnkd.in/gznP2i3b

We'll keep saying it until it's heard - #MethaneMatters! Feedback EU's new report states it loud and clearly: biomethane from manure is not a #sustainable solution ❌ Why? Because it: - Fuels livestock intensification instead of reducing it - Replaces dependence on natural gas imports with dependence on animal feed, particularly from the Global South - Contradicts #EU environmental policies - Benefits big corporations at the expense of small farms We call on the EU to immediately stop the expansion of factory farms ✋ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgWe827x

If you're passionate about driving the fashion industry towards real sustainability and holding brands accountable, this new podcast episode is a must-listen! 🎙️ Our Senior Campaign Manager Urska Trunk sat down with Alexis Silverstein for the latest episode of Haute Talk to delve into the importance of stronger regulations, and how consumers can make more informed choices. Urška also discusses the systemic challenges the fashion industry faces in becoming more sustainable and breaking free from greenwashing. 🎧  Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gevcG9mz #Sustainability #Fossilfashion #Podcast

The influence of Big Meat & Dairy companies on EU policy is alarming. While farmers grapple with extreme weather, these huge corporations prioritise profit over our planet, lobbying to derail crucial climate action. Animal agriculture is responsible for over 50% of methane emissions in the #EU. That's why we're calling on the European Parliament and the new European Commission to take urgent action to transform the food system and prioritise #sustainable practices and a reduction in livestock numbers. We're working with WeMove Europe to campaign for change for a healthier population and planet. It's time to hold these corporations to account. Join us in demanding a sustainable and ethical #food system from the EU. Share this video and sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/epBBErmV? #MethaneMatters

🌍 This #WorldFoodDay, let’s talk about one of the biggest polluters in the food industry: Big Meat & Dairy! Our latest report reveals how this powerful industry misleads the public to downplay their environmental impact. Did you know…? - Big Meat & Dairy spend billions on ads to make their products seem healthy—especially to young people. - They receive huge subsidies, paid with our tax dollars, that keep meat and dairy prices artificially low. - Consuming too much meat and dairy is harmful to both our health and the planet we call home. The truth about subsidies, health claims, and the hidden costs of meat and dairy is finally out. See the facts for yourself: https://lnkd.in/e8EBnyzx

Last chance! 📢 Join our webinar tomorrow: Fashion's Plastic Problem The fashion industry loves synthetic fabrics (like polyester). But these fabrics are made from fossil fuels and shed tiny plastic bits called microplastics. These microplastics are now in our oceans, our food, and even our bodies! Don't miss our expert panel tomorrow! They'll share shocking findings from our new report and discuss: - How much plastic is fashion really using? - Are microplastics harming our health? - What can governments do to tackle this? Webinar details: When: Tomorrow! Wednesday 16th October, 2pm-3pm UK time Who: Experts from Changing Markets Foundation, University of Groningen and the European Environmental Bureau Register here (it's free!): https://lnkd.in/eCwWWhvh

Greenpeace analysis estimates methane emissions from leading meat and dairy companies now match those from the 100 largest fossil fuel firms. Check out their new report below 👇

Are you interested in learning how fashion companies’ growing reliance on synthetic materials impacts our health and environment—and what can be done about it? 👗 🌎 Join me next week for Changing Markets Foundation’s webinar on How Brands Worsen Microplastic Pollution. We’ll explore the latest trends in the fashion industry, including the dominant use of synthetics, the health risks from microplastics, and solutions through upcoming legislation. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 16 October 🕒 Time: 3-4pm CET / 2-3pm UK I'll be joined by experts Professor Barbro Melgert, PhD, University of Groningen, and Emily Macintosh, Policy Officer, European Environmental Bureau. Don’t miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSCeGqPH #MicroplasticPollution #SustainableFashion #FossilFashion #FastFashion #TextileIndustry