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In a Tagesschau interview, former eBay Germany head and digital‑fashion expert Stefan Wenzel discusses the urgent need for sustainability in the fashion sector. He outlines the growing pressure from consumers, legislation, investors, and civil society, noting that most fashion companies now have sustainability on their agenda. Wenzel evaluates the second‑hand market, highlighting its current modest share (around 10% of total volume) and its potential to grow, while stressing that overall consumption remains the biggest problem, especially as 80% of produced garments end up as waste. He points out a large gap between consumers’ expressed desire for sustainable fashion and their actual purchasing behavior, a gap exacerbated by fast‑fashion giants like Shein, whose real‑time production model threatens sustainability gains. Wenzel argues that the most effective lever for change is consumer demand, supported by coordinated action from legislation, financial markets, and civil society. He then examines how digitalisation can aid sustainability: e‑commerce generally has a lower CO₂ footprint than brick‑and‑mortar stores, but returns and size inconsistencies remain major emission sources. Improving return rates and standardising sizing are identified as key opportunities for reducing the sector’s carbon impact.

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