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Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO
Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.
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Flashing Back, Boyish Unveils the Spirit of the Green Pioneer for Spring 2022
California-based brand Boyish Jeans Boyish celebrates sustainability while relying on silhouettes that create updated frontier fashions.
Gore Fabrics Achieves Global Recycled Standard
Plans to introduce GRS certified laminates to customers on both the consumer business side and in the Gore-Tex Professional Workwear business.
Interview with Another Tomorrow's Founder Vanessa Barboni Hallik
Vanessa Barboni Hallik lives a life that is sustainably driven. Her path was indirect—a career that began in finance unexpectedly led her to fashion. Since then, she has strived to model change for good within the industry.
FSC-Certified Area in Gabon Grows by 180,000 Hectares
Gabon Advanced Wood Sarl (GAW), a company in Gabon which holds a timber concession, recently obtained a new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest management certificate for its Ogooué concession in the south of Gabon.
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Stella McCartney Fall 2022 Proves Sustainability is the New Chic
Stella McCartney’s pre-fall collection is a joyous culmination of bold tailoring, glittering evening wear, chic accessories – and is kind to the planet.
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LaBante London: How Animal Suffering Inspired A Leading Female Vegan Entrepreneur
This luxury designer produces 100% vegan bags, wallets, and accessories that are sustainably and ethically produced. Its bags are available in practical, cross body bags, to clutches.
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Dermalogica Chooses Aptar’s Fully Recyclable Mono-Material Pump Future
The packaging manufacturer has collaborated with Dermalogica to be the first to use fully recyclable mono-material pump Future. Dermalogica has integrated this innovative solution for their cleansing range - Special Cleansing Gel, UltraCalming Cleanser, and Clearing Skin Wash.
The Body Shop to Launch 20 Sustainability-Focused Workshop Stores this Year
The beauty brand aims to transform all its stores to activist workshops as it steps up its sustainability efforts.
M&S Refreshes Plan A Strategy to Deliver Net-Zero Value Chain by 2040
Retailer M&S has refreshed its iconic Plan A sustainability strategy to encompass a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain and product category by 2040.
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Supreme Court Decision Raises Concerns for Environmental Protections
The recent Supreme Court decision has ignited widespread concern over the future of environmental protections in the United States, with significant implications for businesses engaged in sustainable procurement. The ruling, which curtails the regulatory authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has introduced a new layer of complexity for companies striving to meet sustainability goals.
EU Clarifies CBAM's Environmental Focus, Rejecting Trade Barrier Claims with India
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning its potential impact on trade relations with key partners such as India. However, EU officials have recently clarified that the primary aim of CBAM is environmental sustainability, not the erection of new trade barriers.
The Path Forward for Sustainable Space Exploration
As the race to explore space intensifies, the imperative for sustainable practices in this domain has never been clearer. The burgeoning interest from both government agencies and private enterprises in space exploration necessitates a strategic approach to sustainability, ensuring that the benefits of space ventures are maximized while minimizing the environmental impact.