LEGI-STANDARDS I: Data Standards, Legislation and DPPs
The LEGI-STANARDS I project proposes to examine the (approximately 80) eco-standards currently relevant to T&F firms in the UK. The research team aims to identify, select and map the eco-standards to the 46 most relevant current and forthcoming regulations for UK T&F firms. The purpose of this mapping is to 1. Simplify understanding of directives; 2. Draw alignment to and effectiveness of eco-standards for legislative compliance; 3. Explore deficiencies of existing eco-credential metrics in relation to legislation. The outcome will provide fashion stakeholders, particularly under-resourced SMEs with a comprehensive and easy to understand overview of certifications that could validate compliance when legislation is enforced from 2025.
Project lead: Dr. Hilde Heim
Job title: Senior Lecturer, Deputy Division Head - Fashion Communication
Organisation: Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University
Additional Project Partners:
- Lauren Junestrand - UKFashion & Textile Association
- Elizabeth Dakin - UK Fashion & Textile Association
- Noleen Willis - UK Fashion & Textile Association
Project timeline: 1st September 2024 - 28th February 2025
Duration: 6 months