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5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability
Ethical Consumerism

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.
The Fashion NetworkThe Fashion Network
|May 24th, 2023|3:40 PM
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy

H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy

H&M's Green Bond, worth €500 million and part of their sustainable finance efforts, has garnered strong global investor interest, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable finance in the fashion industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 25th, 2023|10:23 AM
Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord
Sustainability Standards News

Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord

OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC collaborate to drive sustainability in the textile industry, promoting responsible production, safer materials, and streamlined certification through data sharing and aligned programs.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 29th, 2023|10:38 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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims
Sustainability Governance

The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Ethical Consumerism

Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion

Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 1st, 2023|1:19 PM
Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom
Ethical Consumerism

Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom

The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 12th, 2023|12:09 PM
Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology
Sustainable Materials

Unspun Raises $14 Million in Funding to Advance Sustainable 3D Weaving Technology

This capital infusion will serve as a catalyst for the implementation of Unspun's groundbreaking 3D weaving technology, known as Vega. With the fashion industry's supply chain in its crosshairs, Vega is poised to revolutionize the way garments are produced.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 13th, 2023|3:35 PM