Ecolabels in the Textile and Fashion Industry
Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations for Improvement
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10297Keywords:
Ecolabels, Eco-credentials, Sustainability, Textile fashion industry, TransparencyReferences
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