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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
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Sustainable Materials
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Sustainability Governance
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
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Sustainable Materials
Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.
|May 23rd, 2023|2:21 PM
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 Governance
EU Council Adopts Position on Ecodesign Regulation, Paving the Way for Sustainable European Products
The EU Council has adopted its position on the proposed ecodesign regulation, aiming to establish comprehensive sustainability requirements for European products and promote the green transition.
|May 24th, 2023|5:52 AM
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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
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
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5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability
In this article, The Fashion Network explains the transformation of the fashion industry by enabling virtual marketing campaigns and fashion shows, virtual fitting rooms, improving the second-hand market, and integrating AI into rental fashion.
|May 24th, 2023|3:40 PM
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Ralph Lauren Charity Makes $5 Million Sustainable-Cotton Pledge
The company has set goals to reduce its environmental impact, investing funds to promote regenerative farming practices.
|May 26th, 2022|11:12 AM
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The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
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Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
Loewe Spring Summer 2023 Men’s Gives New Meaning to Sustainable Fashion
British designer Jonathan Anderson shared his range of climate-inspired clothing at Loewe's Paris runway, as the collection featured shoes sprouting with grass as a warning about nature being harnessed by mankind.
|June 28th, 2022|5:41 PM
7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Supply chain technology trends, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, IIoT, blockchain, smart sensors, ERP systems, and supply chain visibility, are shaping a sustainable future by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving transparency in businesses.
|July 3rd, 2023|2:31 PM