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Europe Updates Regulations to Protect Consumers Regarding “Green Claims”
Sustainability Governance

Europe Updates Regulations to Protect Consumers Regarding “Green Claims”

The proposal imposes the obligation to provide information to the consumer prior to purchase on the repairability and durability of the product, as well as to protect the citizen against unfair practices related to early discontinuance.
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|September 15th, 2022|1:07 PM
Outland Denim - A Denim Brand to End Poverty
Sustainability Governance

Outland Denim - A Denim Brand to End Poverty

Outland Denim crafts premium denim jeans, sourcing the finest raw materials from around the world, while offering sustainable employment and training opportunities to women who have experienced exploitation.
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|September 8th, 2022|12:24 PM
Anchal: A Worldwide Sisterhood that Combats the Sex Trade
Sustainability Governance

Anchal: A Worldwide Sisterhood that Combats the Sex Trade

Creating versatile apparel with organic cotton, Anchal is a non-profit organization and Fair Trade Federation member that creates sustainable jobs for women in India.
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|September 8th, 2022|12:12 PM
The UK Imposes Tax on Single-Use Plastics
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The UK Imposes Tax on Single-Use Plastics

The United Kingdom will be the first country to start applying a tax on plastic packaging, thus materializing what has already been announced in its 2018/19 Strategy on Resources and Waste.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 21st, 2022|5:23 PM
How Accompany is Creating a New Kind of Capitalism
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How Accompany is Creating a New Kind of Capitalism

By celebrating artisan handmade jewelry, Accompany intends to right the wrongs of the current methods used in the fashion industry.
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|July 21st, 2022|12:10 PM
Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law
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Biden Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour in China and Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law

The law bans imports from the Uyghur-majority Sinkiang Autonomous Region in northwest China.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 10th, 2022|5:16 PM
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
Sustainability Governance

Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products

The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren
|June 13th, 2022|6:35 PM
OEKO-TEX® New Regulations 2022
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OEKO-TEX® New Regulations 2022

The OEKO-TEX Association, an international textile and leather research and testing organization, releases its annual updates to test criteria, limit values, and requirements.
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|May 11th, 2022|3:09 PM
What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?
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What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?

Created in 2008 as part of the Textile Exchange, the GRS strives to increase the use of recycled materials in products.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 25th, 2022|3:34 PM
European Commission Presents New Proposal for Sustainable and Circular Products
Sustainability Governance

European Commission Presents New Proposal for Sustainable and Circular Products

The European Commission has just presented new proposals that champion circularity, responsible labeling, and improving energy efficiency throughout supply chains.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 31st, 2022|1:59 PM