ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Sustainable Materials" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
Is Scaling Circularity the Next Step for the Fashion Industry?
The global economy is shifting to green initiatives and partnerships. Join Innovation Forum’s upcoming conference on Sustainable Apparel and Textiles to discover how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
|May 5th, 2023|9:47 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Supply Chains
Zara Launches its First Multi-Fiber Recycled Collection with Circ
In collaboration with Circ, Inditex reinforces its commitment to circularity with this innovative collection of Zara garments made from recycled polyester and lyocell from the separation of multifibre textile waste.
|April 20th, 2023|11:10 AM
Sustainable Materials
Agave Leather is the New Sustainable Vegan Alternative
The founders of Desserto saw an opportunity where they could unite the tequila industry with the fashion industry in a sustainable way, by upcycling tequila waste into Agave leather.
|April 18th, 2023|10:15 AM
Sustainable Materials
The Sustainable Fashion Future Consists of Microbial Leather
Innovative companies such as Polybion, Riina O, and Le Qara are redefining the future of fashion for their groundbreaking leather alternatives.
|April 14th, 2023|11:57 AM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News
Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
Sustainable Materials
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding Join Forces to Create Plant-Based Leather Fashion
Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.
|April 4th, 2023|2:21 PM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|March 30th, 2023|11:21 AM
Sustainable Materials
Sustainability Governance
The Major Fashion Companies that Have Committed to Net Carbon by 2030
Fashion companies Patagonia, Allbirds, C&A and Ecoalf have joined a group of more than 500 companies in an ambitious pact to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
|March 24th, 2023|10:04 AM
Explore Our Curated Insights
Ethical ConsumerismSustainability GovernanceSustainability InnovationSustainability Standards NewsSustainable InvestmentsSustainable MaterialsSustainable Suppliers NewsSustainable Supply ChainsOur Community
Sustainable Supply Chains
New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives
The report assesses 11 apparel and footwear companies’ insufficient efforts to eliminate fossil fuels from supply chains, manufacturing, and shipping.
|June 6th, 2024|3:34 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
PPG Marks Strong Progress Against 2030 Sustainability Targets With Latest Report
PPG has announced significant progress towards its 2030 ESG targets, including increased sales of sustainable solutions and reduced GHG emissions across its operations and value chain.
|June 5th, 2024|11:06 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
General Mills Stands for People and Planet in 2024 Global Responsibility Report
Company shares decarbonization strategies in first Climate Transition Action Plan, sets no deforestation commitment, highlights community impact and progress across commitments.
|June 5th, 2024|10:46 AM