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H&M's $600 Million Commitment to Sustainable Polyester: Spearheading Textile Industry Transformation
H&M commits $600 million to Syre, a textile-to-textile recycling project, aiming to transform the industry by decarbonizing and reducing waste, starting with polyester recycling.
|March 8th, 2024|9:35 AM
Sustainable Materials
The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges
Sustainable jeans brands like Mud Jeans and Nudie Jeans lead a transformative shift towards eco-friendly practices, exemplifying the feasibility of aligning consumer demand with ethical and environmental imperatives.
|February 28th, 2024|11:11 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cofaco Industries Invests Close to US$2 Million in Plant Improvements
Cofaco Industries invested nearly US$2 million to install an industrial dryer in the fabric dyeing area, enhancing fabric production and effluent control.
|February 20th, 2024|12:27 PM
Sustainability Standards News
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
|February 14th, 2024|4:13 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy
Bloom Labs introduces innovative alternatives to natural and synthetic fibers and plastics, advancing the global shift toward a circular economy.
|February 8th, 2024|4:47 PM
Sustainability Governance
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Cultivation of Basil Oil: A Green Approach to Aromatic Elixirs
In response to the growing demand for essential oils, it is imperative to embrace sustainable cultivation practices for basil oil, emphasizing eco-friendly methods to safeguard biodiversity and the environment.
|January 31st, 2024|6:19 PM
Sustainability Governance
California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging
Recyclability in California requires meeting strict criteria, including widespread collection, sorting in large-volume facilities, adherence to plastic packaging guidelines, and avoiding materials like PFAS and specific chemicals that hinder recyclability.
|January 31st, 2024|2:17 PM
Sustainability Governance
American Apparel & Footwear Association Advocates for Pragmatic Approach to Washington State PFAS Legislation
The AAFA opposes Washington State's PFAS legislation, deeming it unnecessary, and calls for alignment with existing national standards while emphasizing industry efforts to phase out PFAS.
|January 30th, 2024|10:54 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
|January 29th, 2024|11:01 AM
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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
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Sustainability Standards News
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