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Cameroon Introduces Digital Platform to Strengthen Cocoa Traceability and Meet EU Standards

Cameroon Introduces Digital Platform to Strengthen Cocoa Traceability and Meet EU Standards

Cameroon has announced the launch of a digital platform aimed at enhancing cocoa traceability, a move designed to bolster the country's cocoa sector amid rising global demands for sustainable and transparent sourcing.
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|September 9th, 2024|5:07 PM
Smallholder Farmers Face Challenges in Complying with EU Deforestation Regulations

Smallholder Farmers Face Challenges in Complying with EU Deforestation Regulations

The EU's Regulation on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains is a significant step towards transparency and responsible sourcing. However, smallholder farmers, particularly in Southeast Asia, face compliance challenges, risking exclusion from European markets without adequate support.
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|September 9th, 2024|5:06 PM
Monica Vinader Launches Fully Traceable Aquamarine Collection in Partnership with Zimbaqua

Monica Vinader Launches Fully Traceable Aquamarine Collection in Partnership with Zimbaqua

Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has unveiled its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, dubbed Odyssey, in collaboration with Zimbaqua, Africa’s premier women-managed gemstone mine. This launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to transparency and sustainability in the gemstone industry.
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|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
IOTA Unveils Digital Product Passport for Electronics, Pushing Boundaries in Sustainable Recycling

IOTA Unveils Digital Product Passport for Electronics, Pushing Boundaries in Sustainable Recycling

IOTA has launched its latest innovation, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for electronics, marking a significant stride in sustainable recycling and lifecycle management. This new prototype, developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Catalonia and eReuse, aims to revolutionize transparency and traceability in electronic device recycling.
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|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Advancing Customer Experience and Food Traceability: Wegmans' Leap to 2D Barcodes

Advancing Customer Experience and Food Traceability: Wegmans' Leap to 2D Barcodes

Wegmans Food Markets, a pioneer in retail technology, is set to revolutionize customer interaction and food traceability with its latest technological leap. Having introduced barcode scanning to the grocery industry in 1974, Wegmans established itself as an early adopter of innovation, contributing significantly to the development of industry standards.
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|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Fashion for Good Unveils Ambitious Footwear Circularity Initiative

Fashion for Good Unveils Ambitious Footwear Circularity Initiative

Fashion for Good has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing footwear circularity, with notable industry partners including Adidas, Inditex, On Running, PVH Corp, Reformation, Target, and Zalando. This new effort seeks to transform the entire footwear supply chain, from material sourcing to end-of-life disposal.
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|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Fashion Industry Struggles with Fossil Fuel Dependence and Transparency

Fashion Industry Struggles with Fossil Fuel Dependence and Transparency

Despite the pressing climate crisis, fashion brands are lagging in reducing fossil fuel use across their supply chains, according to a new report from Fashion Revolution. The "What Fuels Fashion" report, a special edition of the Fashion Transparency Index, scrutinizes 250 major fashion brands and retailers, each with annual revenues exceeding $400 million. The report reveals that these brands continue to heavily rely on fossil fuels at every production stage, and their reduction targets are insufficient to meet global climate goals.
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|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike

Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike

Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation, a trailblazer in the cycling industry. This collaboration signifies a substantial move towards sustainable product development as Syensqo's state-of-the-art recycled materials are incorporated into Trek's flagship Madone Gen 8 bicycle model. This alliance highlights both companies' dedication to environmental responsibility and their joint vision of propelling innovation in the industry through circular economy principles.
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|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
Senators Shaheen and Collins Advocate for Enhanced PFAS Health Guidance

Senators Shaheen and Collins Advocate for Enhanced PFAS Health Guidance

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at soliciting expert health guidance and clinical recommendations on PFAS, a widely-used class of synthetic chemicals with known health risks.
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|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive

Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive

VeChain has witnessed a substantial increase in on-chain active contracts as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The protocol is actively exploring innovative ways to encourage and reward users for embracing sustainable practices.
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|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM