EU investigators seize 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped to Turkey from Italy

Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion.

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EU investigators seize 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped to Turkey from Italy

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