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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.