LHCA endorses congressional slow fashion movement
04/12/2024
The caucus, launched in June 2024, is co-chaired by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (Maine), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (California). Its mission is to encourage "climate-smart policies to reduce, repair, re-wear, and recycle textiles" to combat the environmental harm caused by fast fashion.
At the launch event, Congresswoman Pingree highlighted the legislative role in fostering sustainability, stating, "We can create incentives for the fashion industry and consumers to reduce natural resource consumption and engage in reusing, repairing, rewearing, and recycling textiles."
LHCA leaders underscored their alignment with the caucus's objectives. Mike York, LHCA Co-Chair and Tennessee Tanning Plant Manager, emphasised the need to combat fast fashion through "smart shopping, long use, repair, and recycling." Dave Seaver, LHCA Co-Chair and Hide Sales & Marketing Director, highlighted leather’s durability and its role in waste reduction as an upcycled by-product of the meat and dairy industries.
Kerry Brozyna, President of LHCA, called leather "a true champion of the slow fashion movement," citing its benefits for sustainability, consumer satisfaction, and waste reduction.
The collaboration reflects growing momentum in addressing environmental challenges posed by the fashion industry while promoting durable, sustainable materials like leather.
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