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Material Innovation & Circularity
EXCLUSIVE: Can Fashion Finally Fix Its Microfiber Pollution Problem?
Explore how fashion brands are collaborating to tackle microfiber pollution, from textile design innovations to collaborative industry studies aimed at reducing environmental impact.
|March 5th, 2025|11:17 AM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Estée Lauder: Pioneering Sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry
In an era where sustainability is increasingly pivotal to corporate responsibility, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable practices within the cosmetics sector. The company's recently published Social Impact and Sustainability (SI&S) Report for 2024 outlines its significant advancements in sustainable sourcing and packaging, setting a high bar for environmental stewardship and supply chain transparency.
|November 6th, 2024|12:51 PM
Automotive
Material Innovation & Circularity
Bridgestone Unveils Potenza Sport A: Pioneering Tire with 55% Certified Recycled and Renewable Materials
Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions, has introduced the Potenza Sport A, its first mass-produced tire featuring 55% recycled and renewable materials certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. This development marks a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% sustainable materials in its products by 2050.
|September 11th, 2024|8:54 AM
Technology & Software
Monica Vinader Launches Fully Traceable Aquamarine Collection in Partnership with Zimbaqua
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has unveiled its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, dubbed Odyssey, in collaboration with Zimbaqua, Africa’s premier women-managed gemstone mine. This launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to transparency and sustainability in the gemstone industry.
|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Technology & Software
IOTA Unveils Digital Product Passport for Electronics, Pushing Boundaries in Sustainable Recycling
IOTA has launched its latest innovation, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for electronics, marking a significant stride in sustainable recycling and lifecycle management. This new prototype, developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Catalonia and eReuse, aims to revolutionize transparency and traceability in electronic device recycling.
|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Fashion for Good Unveils Ambitious Footwear Circularity Initiative
Fashion for Good has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing footwear circularity, with notable industry partners including Adidas, Inditex, On Running, PVH Corp, Reformation, Target, and Zalando. This new effort seeks to transform the entire footwear supply chain, from material sourcing to end-of-life disposal.
|August 13th, 2024|3:05 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike
Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation, a trailblazer in the cycling industry. This collaboration signifies a substantial move towards sustainable product development as Syensqo's state-of-the-art recycled materials are incorporated into Trek's flagship Madone Gen 8 bicycle model. This alliance highlights both companies' dedication to environmental responsibility and their joint vision of propelling innovation in the industry through circular economy principles.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Arc’teryx, Zalando, and H&M Explore Profits Without Production Growth
Fashion Leaders Embrace Circular Economy in $700 Billion Reuse Market
|July 24th, 2024|2:42 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Investments & Collaborations
Ricron Panels Secures Series A Funding Led by Boon Sustainability to Expand Operations in India
Mumbai — Ricron Panels, a pioneering player in the plastic waste recycling sector, has successfully raised Series A funding led by Boon Sustainability Technologies. This capital infusion will bolster the company’s growth initiatives, marketing efforts, and capital expenditures, facilitating an expanded footprint in the Indian market.
|July 18th, 2024|10:16 AM
Material Innovation & Circularity
The Crucial Role of EPR in Achieving a Circular Fashion Economy
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.
|June 21st, 2024|10:03 AM
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From Laboratory To Label: The Chemistry Between Production And Catwalks Is Finally Right
bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC
|June 20th, 2024|12:41 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Investments & Collaborations
EU Regulators Propose Shake-Up Of Sustainable Investment Labels
European Union regulators proposed new rules to simplify sustainable investment labeling, introduce 'transition' product markers, and implement a sustainability grading indicator to combat greenwashing.
|June 19th, 2024|12:11 PM
Food & Agriculture
Bringing Sustainable Tourism Into The Spotlight: The EU Ecolabel For Tourist Accommodation
The webinar united key players in the industry, showcased inspiring success stories and the positive impact the EU Ecolabel is playing in the future of tourism.
|June 18th, 2024|4:41 PM