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Cotton Australia's Innovative Approach to Textile Waste Management
Cotton Australia is leading a pioneering effort to recycle used cotton textiles by incorporating them into the soil, offering a sustainable solution to the fashion industry's waste challenge.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Sustainability Standards News
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.
|August 23rd, 2023|2:34 PM
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
GOODEE Added to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021
MONTREAL, March 9, 2021 /CNW/ - GOODEE, an online marketplace where good design and good purpose intersect, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021.
|May 18th, 2022|4:26 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Why CommonShare's Standard Owner Benchmark is a Game-Changer in Sustainability
Building trust in sustainability standards requires a combination of factors, including transparency, credibility, and independent verification. CommonShare’s Standard Owner Benchmark provides the solution for consumers to find sustainable products from brands they trust.
|May 10th, 2023|11:03 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cotton Incorporated is Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
Happy 50th Birthday Cotton Incorporated!
|February 27th, 2020|12:09 PM
7 Principles for Sustainable Cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Standard System, one of the most exciting things in the world of sustainable textiles.
|March 26th, 2020|10:29 AM
How Gerber Childrenswear Enlists the Help of its Global Suppliers
As the original maker and trademark owner of Onesies®, Gerber Childrenswear has been a staple product in babies’ wardrobes for the last 39 years.
|August 3rd, 2022|5:10 PM
Zara Declares its Long-Term Sustainability Goals in “Join Life” Campaign
Zara’s “Join Life” campaign guarantees improved environmental and social procedures in the production of its garments, along with improved manufacturing techniques and the most sustainable raw materials.
|October 19th, 2022|4:43 PM
Sustainable Materials
C&A Warns that the Demand for Organic Cotton Exceeds its Supply
For many years, C&A has played an important role as a leader in the industry, promoting the use of certified Better Cotton Initiative organic cotton.
|November 16th, 2022|2:25 PM