Biz Stream S2020E07 - Saving Garments from the Garbage Can

In recent years, food loss isn't the only major form of waste that the world is dealing with. There is now growing concern over "clothing waste." Not only are fashion trends hard to predict, they can also change quickly. This means that the apparel industry is constantly over producing across a wide range of products in order to ensure that it can keep up with demand. Of the 2.9 billion clothing items imported to or produced in Japan every year, nearly half end up getting thrown away. This week's episode shows how some apparel companies are trying to overcome "clothing waste" by using IT technology and innovative recycling techniques to reduce waste and cut costs while still remaining competitive.