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Shein Launches Fund to Invest $10 Million in Sustainability
Sustainable Supply Chains

Shein Launches Fund to Invest $10 Million in Sustainability

The fashion industry is responsible for more than 10 per cent of carbon emissions and consumes approximately 100 million tonnes of oil each year. Virgin polyester (also known as new polyester) is a key part of these figures, with production levels of this fabric double what they were in 2000.
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|January 25th, 2022|6:56 PM
The 2022 Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon Collection is the Latest High Street Frenzy
Sustainable Supply Chains

The 2022 Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon Collection is the Latest High Street Frenzy

The new Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon collection celebrates timeless design and advocates awareness for the future of the planet.
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|January 25th, 2022|6:55 PM
Italy Plans to Completely Ban Animal Fur Farms
Sustainability Governance

Italy Plans to Completely Ban Animal Fur Farms

Italy will become the 16th European country to completely ban the farming of animals for their fur, closing all active farms over the next few months.
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|January 20th, 2022|4:32 PM
Oeko-Tex® Updates its Certification Requirements for Standard 100
Sustainable Supply Chains

Oeko-Tex® Updates its Certification Requirements for Standard 100

Oeko-Tex® Recycled: The New Certification by Oeko-Tex®
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|January 20th, 2022|4:30 PM
The Rise of Violence Against Women in Clothing Factories

The Rise of Violence Against Women in Clothing Factories

There’s a need for conscious and responsible fashion consumption and a radical redefining of the production model that is not based on exploitation and does not violate the human rights of the poorest. Today, the low-cost clothing industry isn’t viable.
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|January 11th, 2022|11:33 AM
Sweden Uses H&M's Unsold Clothes to Replace Coal and Generate Electricity
Sustainability Governance

Sweden Uses H&M's Unsold Clothes to Replace Coal and Generate Electricity

Retail giant H&M group wants to lead the change towards a circular, fair and sustainable fashion industry. Since 2017, they’ve continued to raise the bar to bring about positive and long-term change for people and the environment throughout the value chain.
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|January 11th, 2022|11:32 AM
How to Produce Twice as Much Food in 2050 in a Land and Water Shortage

How to Produce Twice as Much Food in 2050 in a Land and Water Shortage

We have an opportunity to feed the world in a sustainable way, but imminent action will be needed.
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|January 11th, 2022|7:46 AM
Tencel Launches #MakeItFeelRight Movement to Fight Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Suppliers News

Tencel Launches #MakeItFeelRight Movement to Fight Carbon Emissions

Having planted 7,500 trees so far, the campaign intends to raise awareness of climate change and contribute to the reforestation effort.
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|January 11th, 2022|7:46 AM
Could Regenerative Fashion Be "The New Black"?

Could Regenerative Fashion Be "The New Black"?

What is regenerative fashion and how does it relate to regenerative fashion and farming and agriculture?
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|January 11th, 2022|7:44 AM
Does Amazon Have a Plastic Pollution Problem?
Sustainable Supply Chains

Does Amazon Have a Plastic Pollution Problem?

The studies estimate that the e-commerce giant generated more than 270,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste in its shipments, of which 10,600 tonnes ended up in rivers and seas.
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|January 11th, 2022|7:43 AM