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SPINNOVA® Fibre Manufacturer Woodspin Awarded FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Woodspin, the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre, has obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
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USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport
The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Decathlon's Near-Term and Net-Zero Targets Validated by the SBTi
Decathlon is proud to announce that our ambitious Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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A Circular and Toxic-Free Model for the Textile Industry Is Threadbare but Salvageable, New Zero Waste Europe Report Claims
Zero Waste Europe's recent publication argues that the textile industry needs to overhaul its practices immediately to avoid further decline into an unsustainable and detrimental business model.
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Colgate-Palmolive Doubts Recyclability, Reusability, or Compostability for Flexibles by 2025
Colgate-Palmolive cautions that it could miss its target to achieve recyclability, reusability, and compostability across its packaging range by 2025, citing “industry-wide challenges” related to flexible packaging.
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Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion
Gap Inc. has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, commemorating the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly thirty years of sustainability initiatives.
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Better Cotton, in Collaboration With African Export-Import Bank, Joins WTO and FIFA Efforts To Scale More Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa
Better Cotton will conduct sustainability mapping and assessments in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire to support smallholder cotton farmers, complementing a partnership between WTO and FIFA aimed at enhancing raw material production in West and Central Africa.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland
The Climate Trust funds and completes the reforestation of 1,222 acres destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Florida's panhandle, showcasing the use of carbon-based finance for restoring family-owned forests.
Sustainable Materials
American Packaging Corporation Announces Another "Design for Recycle" Package
American Packaging Corporation (APC) unveils a new RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology tailored for pet food, spanning from small pouches to large bags.
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India's Blockchain Revolution: Transforming Land Registry for Greater Transparency
India is poised to revolutionize its land registry system by adopting blockchain technology, a move that could drastically reduce inefficiencies, legal disputes, and corruption in property management.
Cameroon Introduces Digital Platform to Strengthen Cocoa Traceability and Meet EU Standards
Cameroon has announced the launch of a digital platform aimed at enhancing cocoa traceability, a move designed to bolster the country's cocoa sector amid rising global demands for sustainable and transparent sourcing.
Smallholder Farmers Face Challenges in Complying with EU Deforestation Regulations
The EU's Regulation on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains is a significant step towards transparency and responsible sourcing. However, smallholder farmers, particularly in Southeast Asia, face compliance challenges, risking exclusion from European markets without adequate support.