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The coronavirus pandemic is here to stay for the long haul. Once businesses are over the immediate shock, thoughts must turn to how operations can continue effectively and safely whilst the virus is also still a key consideration. This is likely to lead to massive changes in ways of working, including increasing online ways to interact as well as changes to factory operations. But while the negative impacts of this situation are many, will these alterations actually drive positive sustainability changes?
Global supply chains can not continue as before
Before the impact of the coronavirus hit, the demand for fast fashion was as high as ever from consumers – despite significant concerns being raised about sustainability, impacts on workers and environmental damage. This demand ensured fashion manufacturers ran tightly packed factories and production lines. For garment workers, these normal fashion demands mean working in factories with close working, in super close proximity with other workers, with minimal (if any) potential protection from the risks of Covid-19. <<READ MORE>>
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