legal
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The new Data Protection Act (2018)
will affect how we store consumer
data
Ensuring my brand name is not
registered and in use
Familiarity with contracting and
ensuring all staff have legal
contracts and are aware of health &
safety regulations
Knowing
about
copyright
infringement-
not
using
other
brand’s logos or people’s images
without permission
Having a sweatshop free business and
ensuring all employees along the
supply chain are paid fairly and
correctly
environmental
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Increased concern in the preserving of
unrenewable resources, the wastage of
water in garment production processes and
the
wastage
of
potentially
reusable/recycle
materials
and
components:
Taking measures to try and adopt water-
preserving methods, particularly for
items which require a large amount of
water in the process
Considering
different
transportation/freight methods and which
would be the most sustainable, but
efficient, choice for that product
Recycling programs amongst businesses are
common- repair services, DIY classes,
customisation services and recycling for
rewards
programs
are
becoming
increasingly popular