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Kuvimba Mining House Pioneers Blockchain-Based Gold Traceability in Zimbabwe
Emphasis on Transparency and Responsible Mining
|July 24th, 2024|3:41 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity
Arc’teryx, Zalando, and H&M Explore Profits Without Production Growth
Fashion Leaders Embrace Circular Economy in $700 Billion Reuse Market
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Europe's Forest Protection Push Faces Backlash from Trade Partners
The European Union's Approach to Deforestation and Its Global Implications
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
Investments & Collaborations
Commonshare & Bureau Veritas Partnership to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services has announced a strategic collaboration with CommonShare to deliver a comprehensive Bill-of-Materials (BOM) and Purchase Order traceability solution.
|July 18th, 2024|12:07 PM
Technology & Software
AI and Climate Change Dominate Insurance Industry Priorities
The insurance sector's landscape is evolving, with a recent survey revealing that artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change have ascended to the forefront of industry concerns. The International Insurance Society (IIS) has published its 2024 Global Priorities Survey, which collected insights from nearly 20,000 senior executives worldwide, highlighting key strategic focuses for the year ahead.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Investments & Collaborations
Ricron Panels Secures Series A Funding Led by Boon Sustainability to Expand Operations in India
Mumbai — Ricron Panels, a pioneering player in the plastic waste recycling sector, has successfully raised Series A funding led by Boon Sustainability Technologies. This capital infusion will bolster the company’s growth initiatives, marketing efforts, and capital expenditures, facilitating an expanded footprint in the Indian market.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Investments & Collaborations
Shein Shifts IPO Plans to London, Unveils Sustainability Push Amid U.S. Scrutiny
Fast-fashion behemoth Shein is pivoting its initial public offering (IPO) strategy towards London, abandoning its previous intentions for a U.S. listing in light of rising allegations of labor abuses and significant opposition.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Apparel & Textiles
Technology & Software
Textile Exchange Postpones Launch of eTrackit Traceability System
Textile Exchange, the global non-profit organization focused on sustainable practices, has announced a delay in the rollout of its highly anticipated eTrackit traceability system following a pilot phase.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Technology & Software
Google Acknowledges AI's Contribution to Growing Emissions
Google's recent acknowledgment of artificial intelligence (AI) contributing to increased emissions highlights a critical intersection between technology innovation and environmental sustainability, raising pertinent questions for businesses engaged in sustainable procurement.
|July 10th, 2024|9:56 AM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Supreme Court Decision Raises Concerns for Environmental Protections
The recent Supreme Court decision has ignited widespread concern over the future of environmental protections in the United States, with significant implications for businesses engaged in sustainable procurement. The ruling, which curtails the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has introduced a new layer of complexity for companies striving to meet sustainability goals.
|July 9th, 2024|5:27 PM
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A Circular and Toxic-Free Model for the Textile Industry Is Threadbare but Salvageable, New Zero Waste Europe Report Claims
Zero Waste Europe's recent publication argues that the textile industry needs to overhaul its practices immediately to avoid further decline into an unsustainable and detrimental business model.
|May 9th, 2024|2:20 PM
Colgate-Palmolive Doubts Recyclability, Reusability, or Compostability for Flexibles by 2025
Colgate-Palmolive cautions that it could miss its target to achieve recyclability, reusability, and compostability across its packaging range by 2025, citing “industry-wide challenges” related to flexible packaging.
|May 9th, 2024|2:08 PM
Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM