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How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
Sustainable Materials

How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
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|October 11th, 2023|11:57 AM
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
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.
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|October 10th, 2023|5:17 PM
Seeking Plastic Waste Solutions at The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo
Sustainable Supply Chains

Seeking Plastic Waste Solutions at The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo

The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo by TransGlobal is the leading international event for companies pursuing cutting-edge solutions in plastic waste reduction and circular economy innovations.
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|October 10th, 2023|11:29 AM
Adidas Embraces Supercritical CO2 Dyeing
Sustainable Supply Chains

Adidas Embraces Supercritical CO2 Dyeing

Adidas' independent assessment confirms DyeCoo's waterless dyeing slashes emissions by 58%, paving the way for sustainable fashion adoption in their supply chain.
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|October 5th, 2023|10:48 AM
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
Sustainability Standards News

Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC

ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.
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|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
Sustainable Materials

Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling

The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
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|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chains

Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
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|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
Sustainable Suppliers News

Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis

For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
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|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Sustainable Materials

Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
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|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix
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Ethical Consumerism

Textile Exchange Unveils Enhanced Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix

Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.
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|September 27th, 2023|11:10 AM