Rep. Sharlett Mena introduced House Bill 1107 aimed at holding the fashion industry accountable on their environmental and labor practices, it received a hearing on the first day of session.
“Fashion is a huge part of culture and style,” Mena said. “But the stories of our clothes and shoes begin way before they reach our closets and long after we’ve thrown them out or donated them.”
Read the January 14 story in the Washington State Standard.