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Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Sustainability Standards News

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.
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|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

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.
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|April 20th, 2023|11:10 AM
Are ESG-Compliant Companies More Profitable?
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.
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|April 19th, 2023|8:14 PM
Coty Commits Itself to Sustainability with its “Beauty that Lasts” Platform

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.
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|April 19th, 2023|6:27 AM
Agave Leather is the New Sustainable Vegan Alternative
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.
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|April 18th, 2023|10:15 AM
Tapestry Partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Support Circularity

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.
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|April 17th, 2023|10:23 AM
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
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.
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|April 14th, 2023|11:57 AM
Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
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.
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|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News

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.
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|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
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.
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|April 10th, 2023|11:59 AM