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Under Armour Among Fashion Brands Taking Part in Solar Power Agreement
Twelve leading fashion brands including Under Armour have collaborated on a historic collective virtual power purchase agreement (CVPPA) with Lightsource BP, aiming to advance their renewable energy goals and reduce their carbon emissions.
|October 24th, 2023|1:54 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Gap Inc. Joins Forces with Industry Giants to Alleviate India’s Water Crisis
The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) is launching the Women + Water Collaborative to improve water and sanitation access in India with the collaboration of Gap Inc., Cargill, GSK, WaterAid, and the WRC, targeting the Krishna and Godavari basins in a cross-sector effort to address water issues.
|October 23rd, 2023|11:51 AM
Nike Faces Mounting Criticism for Refusal to Pay Garment Workers
Nike's refusal to pay 4,000 workers $2.2 million in unpaid wages is drawing scrutiny ahead of its AGM, raising concerns about its commitment to human rights and women workers' rights in its supply chain.
|October 19th, 2023|1:06 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
Sustainable Materials
Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives
Lenzing's expansion of REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers offers a sustainable solution for reducing textile waste and gaining traction in the fashion industry, with prominent customers like American Eagle Outfitters, Fruit of the Loom, and Farm Rio.
|October 17th, 2023|11:37 AM
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
|October 16th, 2023|2:58 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear
Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
|October 12th, 2023|10:31 AM
Sustainability Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Sustainable Materials
How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
|October 11th, 2023|11:57 AM
Sustainable Materials
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.
|October 10th, 2023|5:17 PM
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LaBante London: How Animal Suffering Inspired A Leading Female Vegan Entrepreneur
This luxury designer produces 100% vegan bags, wallets, and accessories that are sustainably and ethically produced. Its bags are available in practical, cross body bags, to clutches.
|April 11th, 2022|7:06 PM
Sustainable Materials
Dermalogica Chooses Aptar’s Fully Recyclable Mono-Material Pump Future
The packaging manufacturer has collaborated with Dermalogica to be the first to use fully recyclable mono-material pump Future. Dermalogica has integrated this innovative solution for their cleansing range - Special Cleansing Gel, UltraCalming Cleanser, and Clearing Skin Wash.
|April 8th, 2022|9:28 AM
The Body Shop to Launch 20 Sustainability-Focused Workshop Stores this Year
The beauty brand aims to transform all its stores to activist workshops as it steps up its sustainability efforts.
|April 5th, 2022|6:19 PM
M&S Refreshes Plan A Strategy to Deliver Net-Zero Value Chain by 2040
Retailer M&S has refreshed its iconic Plan A sustainability strategy to encompass a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain and product category by 2040.
|March 31st, 2022|6:08 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainability-focused AG Jeans Partners with Tulip to Scale Organic Customer Relationships
AG Jeans has chosen Tulip's retail solutions to help further its strategic goals, including driving incremental sales, providing high-touch experiences for remote clients.
|March 23rd, 2022|10:27 PM