"The European Commission is proposing new rules to crack down on the "fast fashion" industry and ensure that the products being made in and imported into the bloc are more environmentally friendly.

Clothing companies are churning out new items faster than ever to keep up with the latest trends, then selling them cheaply to customers. The manufacturing processes that prop up such a business model are linked to a growing use of fossil fuels, the commission said.

"It's time to end the model of 'take, make, break, and throw away' that is so harmful to our planet, our health and our economy," European Union executive vice-president Frans Timmermans said in a press conference, according to the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle."

Joe Hernandez reports for NPR March 31, 2022. [2]