Minas Gerais to Discuss Pioneering Sustainable Fashion Legislation
Minas Gerais Legislative Assembly to debate Bill 2.378/2024 promoting sustainable fashion practices and reducing textile waste in the state.
- • Bill 2.378/2024 aims to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry of Minas Gerais.
- • The fashion industry is the second most polluting sector worldwide, with textile waste expected to increase by 60% in eight years.
- • The bill emphasizes recycling, natural fabrics, and raising consumer awareness of sustainable consumption.
- • Confirmed speakers include representatives from government, afro-Brazilian fashion, and fashion education institutions.
Key details
On October 8, 2025, the Environmental and Sustainable Development Commission of the Minas Gerais Legislative Assembly (ALMG) will debate Bill 2.378/2024, a proposed policy to foster sustainable fashion in the state. Authored by Deputy Beatriz Cerqueira (PT), the bill aims to promote environmentally friendly practices within the fashion industry's supply chain, focusing on proper textile waste disposal, recycling, and the use of natural, biodegradable fabrics to encourage circular fashion.
The fashion sector is the second highest polluter globally after the oil industry, characterized by excessive water, chemical, and energy consumption and significant waste due to fast fashion trends. A Global Fashion Agenda study reports over 92 million tons of textile waste generated recently, anticipating a 60% increase in the next eight years, surpassing 140 million tons. Deputy Cerqueira highlighted the problem of synthetic fibers in garments that persist in ecosystems as plastic pollutants.
The proposed state policy seeks to elevate consumer awareness about sustainable consumption choices such as purchasing second-hand clothes, garment repairs, and investing in durable clothing. Confirmed speakers include experts from the State Department of Environment and Sustainable Development, the National Association of Afro-Brazilian Fashion, and the Fumec Fashion Course, underscoring the collaborative approach to shaping this policy.
This legislative effort reflects Minas Gerais's commitment to mitigating environmental impacts within the textile industry and could set a precedent for sustainable fashion initiatives across Brazil.