ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Ethical Clothing" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.
|June 1st, 2023|1:19 PM
Sustainable Materials
Patagonia's Commitment to Sustainable Fashion Repair
Patagonia partners with European organizations to launch United Repair Centre London, fostering a social enterprise dedicated to training and employing individuals, including refugees, in clothing repair.
|November 6th, 2023|4:35 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods
Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.
|July 11th, 2023|4:40 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Sizekick's AI Innovation Promises Sustainable Shopping and Reduced Returns
Munich's Sidekick introduces pioneering AI to revolutionize e-commerce, prioritizing sustainability by minimizing size-related returns, supported by Hohenstein for a greener shopping future.
|August 14th, 2023|7:11 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Adore Me Teams up with Ethical Bio-Based Dye Manufacturer
Adore Me pioneers lingerie sustainability by partnering with Ever Dye to eliminate harmful chemicals and adopt an innovative eco-friendly dye process.
|August 30th, 2023|11:21 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
TenTree: the Company that Plants 10 Trees for Every Garment it Sells
Tentree’s CEO, Derrick Emsley, believes it’s feasible to plant a billion trees by 2030.
|August 17th, 2022|11:59 AM
How Pact Manufactures the Best Organic Cotton Commodity Products
Manufacturing in India, the Colorado brand meets Fair Trade certification standards for its ethics in production as well as its sustainability efforts, along with its support of the GOTS label.
|November 21st, 2022|4:34 PM