Bristol becomes first UK city to ban fast-fashion adverts
Summary
Bristol has become the first city in the UK to ban advertising for fast fashion, SUVs, airlines, cruises, and fossil fuels on council-owned advertising spaces. This move is part of the city’s efforts to reduce pollution and support environmental health and sustainability.Key Facts
- Bristol city council passed the ban with an 8-1 vote.
- The ban applies to council-owned advertising spaces like billboards, bus stops, print, and online ads.
- Previously, Bristol banned junk food ads in 2021, making it the first council outside London to do so.
- The ban covers fast fashion, SUVs, airlines, cruises, and fossil fuels due to their impact on pollution and climate change.
- The city’s Green party leads the council, with Carla Denyer elected as MP in 2024.
- 83% of Bristol residents are concerned about climate change, according to a recent survey.
- Other UK cities like Sheffield, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Portsmouth also have some restrictions on ads for polluting products.
- The group Adfree Cities has campaigned for these types of bans and is encouraging national adoption of similar advertising restrictions.
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