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Applied DNA and Indus Group Forge Partnership to Enhance Cotton Traceability
Biotechnology innovator Applied DNA Sciences has entered into a strategic five-year licensing and commercial agreement with apparel and textile manufacturer Indus Group. This collaboration marks the first large-scale deployment of Applied DNA's CertainT platform for cotton traceability.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
US Agency Holds Amazon Accountable for Hazardous Third-Party Products
Amazon has been deemed responsible for the sale of hazardous third-party products on its platform by a U.S. government agency. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has mandated the e-commerce giant to propose measures to inform consumers and facilitate the return or destruction of these products.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
Brazilian Rancher Faces $50m Fine for Amazon Destruction
In a landmark decision, a Brazilian court has ordered cattle rancher Dirceu Kruger to pay over $50 million in compensation for illegal deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. The ruling represents the largest civil case for climate crimes in Brazil's history, signaling a robust legal effort to address environmental degradation and promote accountability.
|July 25th, 2024|2:41 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Fashion Supply Chains: Lessons from Food, Transport, and Beauty Industries
Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.
|July 24th, 2024|5:06 PM
Kuvimba Mining House Pioneers Blockchain-Based Gold Traceability in Zimbabwe
Emphasis on Transparency and Responsible Mining
|July 24th, 2024|3:41 PM
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
Sustainability Governance
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
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
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
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
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We Need Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy For Textiles
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation report highlights a unified national EPR approach to enhance effectiveness and outlines the additional benefits beyond waste management.
|June 18th, 2024|1:47 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Lenzing And Cobalt Fashion Partner With Exponent Envirotech To Revolutionize Fashion With ECOHUES™ Waterless Dyeing Technology
Lenzing and Cobalt Fashion partner with Exponent Envirotech to revolutionize fashion with ECOHUES™ waterless dyeing technology for wood-based cellulosic fibers.
|June 17th, 2024|1:01 PM
Sustainable Materials
Spinnova Continues Collaboration With Luhta Sportswear Company And Releases A T-Shirt Made With SPINNOVA® Fibre
Rukka, a brand under Luhta Sportswear Company, released a t-shirt made with 29% SPINNOVA® fibres in deep blue and white, as part of its 2024 Olympic collection, marking the first consumer product with SPINNOVA® fibres available online.
|June 13th, 2024|12:19 PM