1990s Sustainable Development & Fashion by 郭予安

1991 — People Tree Founded

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Achievement / Significance:
People Tree became one of the first brands to combine fair trade and organic materials in fashion, setting an example for ethical fashion.

1992 — United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro

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Achievement / Significance:
The Earth Summit introduced Agenda 21, a global action plan for sustainable development. It shaped future environmental and social sustainability policies worldwide.

1996 — Patagonia Adopts Organic Cotton & Recycled Materials

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Achievement / Significance:

Patagonia announced a switch to organic cotton and expanded the use of recycled fabrics, becoming a leader in eco-friendly apparel.

1997 — Kyoto Protocol Signed

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Achievement / Significance:

The Kyoto Protocol was the first international treaty with legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It introduced mechanisms like carbon trading and influenced global industries, including fashion, to cut emissions.

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Sustainable Fashion Events (Same Era, 1990s — Not in Textbook)

1991 — People Tree (Fair Trade Fashion)
Brought social justice and environmental focus into the fashion supply chain.
Mid-1990s — Patagonia’s Organic & Recycled Materials
Demonstrated sustainable sourcing and set a model for durability + recycling.
1990s — Rise of Fast Fashion (Zara, H&M, etc.)
Quick-turnover models expanded globally, sparking debates on overproduction, waste, and labor exploitation — laying the groundwork for the slow fashion movement.
1990s — Early Repair & Recycling Programs
Patagonia and others began promoting repair and take-back programs, early steps toward a circular economy in fashion.