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Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
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Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ
In collaboration with Circ, Inditex reinforces its commitment to circularity with this innovative collection of Zara garments made from recycled polyester and lyocell from the separation of multifibre textile waste.
|April 20th, 2023|11:10 AM
Sustainability Governance
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
ESG performance is now - and in the future - a differentiating value that has gained weight in recent years, as seen in the efforts by retailers such as Nike, LVMH, Marks & Spencers, and more.
|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM
Coty Commits Itself to Sustainability with its “Beauty that Lasts” Platform
After having partnered with Lanzatech, the multinational beauty company recognized by Cradle to Cradle Coty continues to strive for a new sustainable business model through its online sustainability platform.
|April 19th, 2023|6:27 AM
Sustainable Materials
Agave Leather is the New Sustainable Vegan Alternative
The founders of Desserto saw an opportunity where they could unite the tequila industry with the fashion industry in a sustainable way, by upcycling tequila waste into Agave leather.
|April 18th, 2023|10:15 AM
Tapestry Partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Support Circularity
Realizing the importance of transitioning to a circular economy, Tapestry has recently joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network and Fashion Initiative Advisory Board to enhance circularity in fashion.
|April 17th, 2023|10:23 AM
Sustainable Materials
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
|April 14th, 2023|11:57 AM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.
|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
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Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
Sustainability Governance
What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
As demonstrated in actions taken by major apparel companies such as Decathlon, Mango, H&M and more, the apparel industry is already adapting to the strategy to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
|April 10th, 2023|11:59 AM
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Recycled Polyester
While recycled polyester does offer some environmental advantages over traditional, or virgin polyester, it still has several significant drawbacks that make it far from a perfect solution.
|April 3rd, 2023|3:42 PM
Innovation Forum's Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference: 25th -26th April
The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam will address how brands must align
and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations.
|March 17th, 2023|2:46 PM
Upcoming Events Not to Be Missed by Economist Impact
In addition to running its publication, Economist Impact also enables businesses to drive action on sustainability through its hybrid events.
|March 10th, 2023|8:53 AM