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Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Materials

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
Allbirds Launches the World's First Zero-Carbon Sneaker
Ethical Consumerism
Sustainable Materials

Allbirds Launches the World's First Zero-Carbon Sneaker

Named MO.ONSHOT, Allbirds has created a zero-carbon shoe that is commercially viable and scalable and is the culmination of its work as a whole.
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|March 30th, 2023|11:21 AM
Uniqlo Expands its In-Store Repair Service to More US Stores
Sustainable Supply Chains
Ethical Consumerism

Uniqlo Expands its In-Store Repair Service to More US Stores

Advancing the circular economy, UNIQLO continues to expand its "Re: Uniqlo Studios" in-store repair service in New York on Fifth Avenue, in Beverly Hills, on State Street in Chicago, and in Disney Springs in Florida.
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|March 29th, 2023|11:33 AM
PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information
Ethical Consumerism

PETA Pressures H&M to Disclose Supplier Information

PETA calls the Textile Exchange’s Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ineffective because H&M has begun removing the RDS label from its online offerings.
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|March 16th, 2023|11:43 AM
How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste
Ethical Consumerism

How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste

Finnish company Paptic Ltd. has developed a new packaging material that combines the best features of existing ones, such as the high printing quality of paper, the durability of nonwovens and the versatility of textiles, while being made from 100% wood fibers
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|January 19th, 2023|2:49 PM
How Boody Prevents Textile Waste with its Bamboo Fabric
Ethical Consumerism

How Boody Prevents Textile Waste with its Bamboo Fabric

B Corp brand Boody, based in Sydney, Boody’s weaving system generates very little fabric waste compared to traditional cut-and-sew garment manufacturing.
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|January 5th, 2023|2:21 PM
Ralph Lauren to Support Regenerative Farming Practices in Cotton Production
Ethical Consumerism

Ralph Lauren to Support Regenerative Farming Practices in Cotton Production

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and the Soil Health Institute announced a grant to launch the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund to remove one million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere by 2026.
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|December 21st, 2022|4:00 PM
People Tree Strengthens Ties Between Distributors and Consumers
Ethical Consumerism

People Tree Strengthens Ties Between Distributors and Consumers

Premium sustainable apparel brand People Tree is regarded as a pioneer of sustainable fashion and is the first apparel brand in the world to receive World Fair Trade Organization accreditation.
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|November 23rd, 2022|11:54 AM
Aesop: A B Corp Leader in Ethical Cosmetics
Ethical Consumerism

Aesop: A B Corp Leader in Ethical Cosmetics

So far, Aesop has received many approvals and certifications from various organisations such as B Corp, Cruelty-Free International, PETA and Climate Active.
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|October 6th, 2022|2:56 PM
H&M Expands its Commitment to Sustainability with New Pledge to Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Consumerism

H&M Expands its Commitment to Sustainability with New Pledge to Ethical Sourcing

The global retailer has committed that by 2030 100% of its products will be made from recycled or sustainably sourced materials.
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|September 15th, 2022|2:44 PM