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Material Innovation & Circularity
Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike
Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation, a trailblazer in the cycling industry. This collaboration signifies a substantial move towards sustainable product development as Syensqo's state-of-the-art recycled materials are incorporated into Trek's flagship Madone Gen 8 bicycle model. This alliance highlights both companies' dedication to environmental responsibility and their joint vision of propelling innovation in the industry through circular economy principles.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
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
Vestiaire Collective Cooperates With Repair And Alteration Platform Sojo
Resale platform Vestiaire Collective is to partner with repair and alteration platform Sojo to provide customers with access to tailoring and repair offerings, as well as Sojo's zero-emission pick-up and home delivery service.
|June 10th, 2024|10:41 AM
GFA, H&M Foundation Enter Three-Year Funding Pact to Fuel Circular Fashion
A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.
|April 8th, 2024|9:25 AM
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
How the Proposed EU Green Claims Directive Will Impact on Eco Claims
The European Commission introduced the Green Claims Directive on March 22, 2023, in response to increased consumer demand for eco-conscious products, aiming to combat greenwashing and promote transparency in environmental claims.
|December 28th, 2023|2:43 PM
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
|November 2nd, 2023|4:05 PM
Patagonia's Commitment to Sustainable Fashion Repair
Patagonia partners with European organizations to launch United Repair Centre London, fostering a social enterprise dedicated to training and employing individuals, including refugees, in clothing repair.
|November 6th, 2023|4:35 PM
European Outdoor Group Mobilizes Members in Ambitious Carbon Reduction Drive
The European Outdoor Group mandates members to commit to the Race to Zero initiative by 2024, securing substantial support with an 88% approval in a recent vote among 106 eligible members.
|January 3rd, 2024|12:52 PM
Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns
Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.
|January 9th, 2024|10:19 AM
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Tapestry Partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Support Circularity
Realizing the importance of transitioning to a circular economy, Tapestry has recently joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network and Fashion Initiative Advisory Board to enhance circularity in fashion.
|April 17th, 2023|10:23 AM
How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
|October 11th, 2023|11:57 AM
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM