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7 Supply Chain Technology Trends Shaping a Sustainable Future
Supply chain technology trends, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, IIoT, blockchain, smart sensors, ERP systems, and supply chain visibility, are shaping a sustainable future by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving transparency in businesses.
|July 3rd, 2023|2:31 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence
The food industry faces challenges in achieving sustainability, including inconsistent eco-labeling, greenwashing, and complex supply chains, which will be addressed in Ecovia Intelligence's event on standardization, independent certification, and enhanced traceability systems.
|May 31st, 2023|12:34 PM
Ethical Consumerism
5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability
In this article, The Fashion Network explains the transformation of the fashion industry by enabling virtual marketing campaigns and fashion shows, virtual fitting rooms, improving the second-hand market, and integrating AI into rental fashion.
|May 24th, 2023|3:40 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Zero Waste Daniel - The Sustainable Brand Using Pre-Consumed Waste!
Zero Waste Daniel is a sustainability-focused clothing designer in New York City who uses pre-consumer waste from the garment industry and other hard-to-recycle materials to create a line of genderless clothing and accessories.
|May 16th, 2023|2:54 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
The Unintended Consequences of Biomass
The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.
|April 25th, 2023|8:22 PM
Innovation Forum: Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
This two-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
|April 13th, 2023|6:29 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Tackling Microfibres
One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
|April 13th, 2023|11:36 AM
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Fashion Revolution Week is Set to Pioneer Sustainable Practices in the Fashion Industry
Fashion Revolution Week 2024, from April 15th to 24th, celebrates the nonprofit's tenth anniversary, uniting individuals globally to advocate for a more sustainable and transparent fashion industry.
|April 16th, 2024|7:27 AM
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New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Good news for critically endangered species in the Congo Basin: A study shows higher numbers of large mammals in FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-certified ones.
|April 15th, 2024|9:53 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas
In a significant move, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washington, DC to address environmental impact from unsustainable production, consumption, and waste.
|April 15th, 2024|9:03 AM