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"Sustainable Fashion Brand" News Archive
Sustainability Governance
The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion
Planned to be submitted before the summer, the new initiative seeks to curb the "fast fashion" business and promote circularity and sustainability as values for the future, including the introduction of the digital product passport.
H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase
H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
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.
The Unintended Consequences of Biomass
The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.
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.
Sustainable Materials
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.
Sustainability Governance
Why Fashion Brands Will Need to Adopt Digital Product Passports
As the EU has recently unveiled its circular apparel strategy, a noteworthy aspect of this strategy is the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain
This year, Puma has joined Zero100, a research service made up of some of the industry's top leaders to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain by fully digitizing it.
Embracing Digital Transformation at PI Apparel Medellin 2023
PI Apparel Medellin 2023 brings together U.S. speakers and South American innovators to explore disruptive fashion technologies, redefining the future of the industry.
Sustainability Governance
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.
Our Community
The Unintended Consequences of Biomass
The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
Sustainable Suppliers News
What You Need to Know About Sustainable Sneaker Brand Veja That Meghan Markle Made Viral
French footwear brand Veja may have just landed on our radar, but their story goes back to the early aughts. Paris-based Veja was founded in 2004 and launched its first sneaker in 2005.