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VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles
Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
Vestiaire Collective Takes Bold Action Against Fast Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
Vestiaire Collective strives to combat the environmental and social repercussions of the fashion industry by raising awareness about textile waste and overconsumption, urging industry-wide transformation.
Mango Enforces Comprehensive Sustainability Training for Employees
Mango strengthens its dedication to sustainability and employee growth through a strategic partnership with CSDMM-UPM, marking a pivotal step in fostering academic relationships and advancing its sustainability initiatives.
Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.
European Parliament Endorses Cutting-Edge Ecodesign Standards
The EU Parliament advances revolutionary ecodesign standards to promote longer-lasting, easily repairable and recyclable products to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts.
Patagonia's "Repair Portal" Revolutionizes Customer Care and Enhances Repair Services
Patagonia leads the way in fashion sustainability with its revolutionary Repair Portal, aiming to quadruple repairs and expand its circular initiatives, encouraging other brands to join the repair movement.
Fashion Reimagined: A Personal Perspective
Sasha from STE.MARG.SCOT. reflects on her journey towards sustainability in fashion, acknowledging their initial ignorance of the impact of their consumption habits and the industry's addiction to fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando Join Forces to Support Footwear Sustainability
Fashion powerhouses Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando have united with the innovative platform Fashion for Good and pioneering footwear recycler FastFeetGrinded for an ambitious pilot project.
COS is Launching an Innovative Garment Renewal Program
Supply chain management expert Bleckmann has announced the continuation of its collaboration with the H&M Group brand, COS, to drive its Restore program.
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Coty Commits Itself to Sustainability with its “Beauty that Lasts” Platform
After having partnered with Lanzatech, the multinational beauty company recognized by Cradle to Cradle Coty continues to strive for a new sustainable business model through its online sustainability platform.
Advancing Circularity: Eastman's Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Eastman leads the charge in recycling hard-to-recycle plastics into premium materials, epitomizing innovation with its groundbreaking molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Apparel & Textiles
Arc’teryx, Zalando, and H&M Explore Profits Without Production Growth
Fashion Leaders Embrace Circular Economy in $700 Billion Reuse Market