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American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
Sustainability Governance

American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices

ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
European Parliament Endorses Cutting-Edge Ecodesign Standards
Sustainability Governance

European Parliament Endorses Cutting-Edge Ecodesign Standards

The EU Parliament advances revolutionary ecodesign standards to promote longer-lasting, easily repairable and recyclable products to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 20th, 2023|8:59 AM
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims
Sustainability Governance

The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Sustainability Governance

Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft

Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
EU Council Adopts Position on Ecodesign Regulation, Paving the Way for Sustainable European Products
Sustainability Governance

EU Council Adopts Position on Ecodesign Regulation, Paving the Way for Sustainable European Products

The EU Council has adopted its position on the proposed ecodesign regulation, aiming to establish comprehensive sustainability requirements for European products and promote the green transition.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 24th, 2023|5:52 AM
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
Sustainability Governance

Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria

A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
Why Fashion Brands Will Need to Adopt Digital Product Passports
Sustainability Governance

Why Fashion Brands Will Need to Adopt Digital Product Passports

As the EU has recently unveiled its circular apparel strategy, a noteworthy aspect of this strategy is the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 9th, 2023|3:09 PM
The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion
Sustainability Governance

The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion

Planned to be submitted before the summer, the new initiative seeks to curb the "fast fashion" business and promote circularity and sustainability as values for the future, including the introduction of the digital product passport.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 8th, 2023|3:43 PM
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
Sustainability Governance

Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council

The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 27th, 2023|11:56 AM
U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA
Sustainability Governance

U.S. Commission Has Held a Hearing on the Implementation of UFLPA

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has held a hearing on "Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & the Global Supply Chain Impact"
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 25th, 2023|11:52 AM