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Edonia Raises €2M for Sustainable Meat Alternatives
The carbon footprint of Edonia's products is drastically lower than their meat counterparts.
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Cotton Certifier Used by Inditex, H&M Finds No Evidence Brazil Farms Breached Standards.
A sustainability certification group for cotton, used by Zara's owner Inditex, reported Tuesday that an independent audit found no breaches by three Brazilian farms accused of deforestation and land-grabbing by an NGO.
D2L Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
D2L makes progress across four key sustainability pillars as it continues to help transform the way the world learns.
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South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond
LG Electronics issued its first global bond in 17 years, raising USD 800 million with strong global institutional interest despite market volatility.
Ethical Consumerism
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.
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New Announcements with Soko Chimica, Pure Denim, & DONDUP
Since the year 2000, bluesign® has been dedicated to addressing a range of critical areas within the textile industry, spanning chemical management, impact reduction, worker health and safety, sustainability, and environmental sciences.
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Prada Group Announces First Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits in Partnership with DHL Global Forwarding
Prada Group announces first investment in sustainable aviation fuel credits in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding.
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Textiles Cleantech Company Bcomp Secures $40M Funding for Sustainable Fibre Composites.
Bcomp uses natural fibres to create sustainable, lightweight materials for industries like autos, sports, and aerospace.
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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.
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.
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Monica Vinader Launches Fully Traceable Aquamarine Collection in Partnership with Zimbaqua
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has unveiled its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, dubbed Odyssey, in collaboration with Zimbaqua, Africa’s premier women-managed gemstone mine. This launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to transparency and sustainability in the gemstone industry.
IOTA Unveils Digital Product Passport for Electronics, Pushing Boundaries in Sustainable Recycling
IOTA has launched its latest innovation, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for electronics, marking a significant stride in sustainable recycling and lifecycle management. This new prototype, developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Catalonia and eReuse, aims to revolutionize transparency and traceability in electronic device recycling.
Advancing Customer Experience and Food Traceability: Wegmans' Leap to 2D Barcodes
Wegmans Food Markets, a pioneer in retail technology, is set to revolutionize customer interaction and food traceability with its latest technological leap. Having introduced barcode scanning to the grocery industry in 1974, Wegmans established itself as an early adopter of innovation, contributing significantly to the development of industry standards.