On the 1st of May 2024, Barry sat on two Environmental Audit Committee Sessions on the subject of fast fashion.
On the first panel, Barry questioned the experts on how best the UK fashion industry can reduce its carbon footprint. He also asked what actions the government could take to change attitudes towards green fashion. This panel consisted of Professor Dilys Williams, Founder and Director, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, University of the Arts London, Keith James, Head of Policy and Insights, WRAP and Femke den Hartog, CSR Policy Advisor, Europe, INretail.
After this Barry challenged Andrew Reaney, Director of Responsible Sourcing, boohoo group, Marcus Hartmann, Head of Public Affairs, H&M, Joe Metcalfe, Founder and CEO, Thrift+ and Lorna Fallon, Trading Director, Oxfam on microplastics in the fashion industry.