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The fashion industry's rapid growth has led to severe environmental degradation, making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles essential for achieving a circular fashion economy.

Learn about the companies that are making significant strides to bridge the gap between consumer desires for sustainability and transparency and their brand messaging, such as Lenzing, Inditex, and Kering.

Join CommonShare's CEO Martin Smith at the USFIA 2024 Conference on November 13th to explore solutions for trade, transportation, and compliance challenges in the fashion industry.

Despite strong support from environmental advocates, the New York Fashion Act faces significant resistance from influential trade groups like the AAFA, posing ongoing legislative challenges for the fashion industry.

The European Commission has recently implemented an EU-wide restriction on the use of siloxanes, a class of solvents previously marketed as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to perchloroethylene (Perc) for dry cleaning textiles.

Several companies, including Carlsberg, Unilever, and Walmart, have made significant strides in decarbonizing their supply chains by setting science-based targets and engaging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices, serving as models for others to follow.

CommonShare provides an advanced platform to help companies comply with supply chain due diligence regulations, ensuring their supply chains are free from human rights violations and environmental harm.

The textile industry is increasingly using recycled fibers like REPREVE®, SEAQUAL®, and ECONYL® to mitigate global plastic pollution, reduce fossil fuel demand, and introduce biodegradable polyesters such as CiCLO® that degrade faster in landfills, minimizing long-term environmental impact.

The CSRD affects all companies on EU regulated markets, including non-EU entities, with U.S. subsidiaries needing compliance based on specific thresholds, and many companies proactively aligning with its stringent standards.

We are excited to announce the launch of The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards, hosted by Sustainability LIVE London 2024 on 10th September, dedicated to recognizing and honoring businesses for their sustainability practices.