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The Crucial Role of EPR in Achieving a Circular Fashion Economy
Sustainable Materials

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.
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|June 21st, 2024|10:03 AM
The Transformative Impact of Circulose® Material in the Textile Industry
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The Transformative Impact of Circulose® Material in the Textile Industry

With growing demand for sustainability, Circulose®, made from 100% discarded textiles, is revolutionizing circular fashion, benefiting both businesses and the environment.
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|June 4th, 2024|3:49 PM
Advancing Circularity: Eastman's Commitment to a Sustainable Future
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Advancing Circularity: Eastman's Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Eastman leads the charge in recycling hard-to-recycle plastics into premium materials, epitomizing innovation with its groundbreaking molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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|May 9th, 2024|3:20 PM
Loop Industries and Ester Industries Forge Joint Venture for Sustainable Polymer Innovation
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Loop Industries and Ester Industries Forge Joint Venture for Sustainable Polymer Innovation

Loop Industries, Inc. and Ester Industries Ltd. are forming a 50/50 joint venture in India, the India JV, to build and operate a cutting-edge Infinite Loop India manufacturing facility, advancing sustainable polymer production.
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|May 3rd, 2024|2:29 PM
Eastman and Debrand Collaborate for Textile Recycling Solutions
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Eastman and Debrand Collaborate for Textile Recycling Solutions

Eastman, renowned for specialty materials like Naia™ cellulosic fibers, has teamed up with Debrand, a top logistics firm specializing in sustainable solutions for apparel waste from global brands.
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|April 24th, 2024|2:18 PM
The EU Textile Sector Faces Threat of Collapse
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The EU Textile Sector Faces Threat of Collapse

Recyclers in Europe warn of an impending collapse in the textile recycling industry, prompting urgent action from EuRIC across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
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|April 23rd, 2024|3:44 PM
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
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Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability

Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
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|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges
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The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges

Sustainable jeans brands like Mud Jeans and Nudie Jeans lead a transformative shift towards eco-friendly practices, exemplifying the feasibility of aligning consumer demand with ethical and environmental imperatives.
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|February 28th, 2024|11:11 AM
The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material
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The Many Eco-Friendly Benefits of Bamboo Material

Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.
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|January 26th, 2024|12:28 PM
Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview
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Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview

Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.
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|January 22nd, 2024|3:53 PM