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Meital Peleg Mizrachi
Dr. Meital Peleg Mizrachi
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Economics, Yale University, and Leader of the Moving the Needle Program at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment
ChainGE Lab Research Fellow
Dr. Meital Peleg Mizrachi is a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University, specializing in sustainable fashion, environmental justice, and public policy. Her research examines the intersection of environmental and social sustainability, with a focus on secondhand clothing markets, fashion consumption patterns, and regulatory frameworks. She coordinates Moving the Needle, a Yale-based initiative promoting research and education on sustainable fashion, and serves on the executive board of the International Sustainable Fashion Consumption Research Network. With a background in economics, environment, and public policy, her work bridges academia and real-world impact, contributing to global discussions on sustainability, labor, and ethical consumption in fashion.
Meital leads two research projects at ChainGE Lab:
Economic and Environmental Impact of the Second-Hand Clothing Trade in Africa – This study explores Africa’s evolving second-hand economy, focusing on Ghana, the world’s largest importer of used clothing. It assesses the trade’s effects on Ghana’s textile industry, employment, circular economy ecosystems, and environmental sustainability.
Balancing Environmental and Social Sustainability in the Fashion Industry – This study critically examines whether environmental regulations in sustainable fashion advance social goals, such as fair labor practices and broader social sustainability. Through policy analysis and interviews with policymakers, industry leaders, and labor advocates, the research highlights tensions between environmental and social objectives in global supply chains.
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