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What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
Sustainability Governance

What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies

As demonstrated in actions taken by major apparel companies such as Decathlon, Mango, H&M and more, the apparel industry is already adapting to the strategy to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
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|April 10th, 2023|11:59 AM
Gucci’s Regenerative Denim Collection Wins Circularity Award
Sustainable Materials

Gucci’s Regenerative Denim Collection Wins Circularity Award

Gucci reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability and innovation by winning the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Award for Circular Economy during Milan Fashion Week, distinguishing itself in the realm of sustainable fashion.
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|September 25th, 2023|12:02 PM
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
Ethical Consumerism

C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection

German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
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|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices

Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.
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|May 17th, 2023|6:36 AM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
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|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion
Ethical Consumerism

How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion

A new Greenpeace report scrutinizes the sustainability claims of 14 fashion brands, focusing on their "eco-friendly" or "responsible" collections. It identifies several well-known brands guilty of greenwashing, such as Decathlon, H&M, Mango, Primark, Tesco, and Zara.
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|May 18th, 2023|10:31 AM
Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay

Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay

Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.
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|May 24th, 2023|1:50 PM
The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism

The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry

Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
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|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Sustainability Governance

Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft

Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
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|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Sustainable Materials

Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion

Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
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|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
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