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"Circular Economy" News Archive
Sustainability Governance
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Promoting Circular Economy in the Fashion Industry
Striving for a circular future in fashion, the organization promotes a circular economy through research that demonstrates its benefits to climate change and biodiversity loss.
|December 6th, 2022|3:15 PM
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|July 27th, 2023|8:51 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Financing Circular Fashion
Viable apparel businesses should emphasize circularity, determines the UN
|May 19th, 2021|11:25 AM
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|January 24th, 2024|12:48 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
J.Crew Kicks off 2023 with a Resale Revolution
The multi-brand specialty retailer teamed up with ThredUp to launch its new resale initiative last Tuesday, where customers can buy and resell pre-owned items.
|January 25th, 2023|12:34 PM
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainability Standards News
Thermajohn and Thermajane Achieve Global Recycled Standard Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability
Thermajohn and Thermajane, leading providers of high-quality thermal underwear for men, women, boys, and girls, both owned by 1836 Total Commerce, are proud to announce their recent certification by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
|April 3rd, 2024|9:52 AM
Ethical Consumerism
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.
|July 20th, 2023|11:54 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Material Innovator Gen Phoenix Raises €18 Million in Round Led by Dr. Martens and Tapestry
To take its recycled leather to scale, Gen Phoenix has just closed its latest round of financing led by apparel companies Dr. Martens and Tapestry.
|April 11th, 2023|12:15 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Tommy Hilfiger Bets on a Circular Approach to Fashion
Shaping a circular fashion brand that limits its carbon and water footprint and uses materials within a sustainable cycle, the American apparel brand has initiated its “Make it Possible" program for social and environmental change.
|May 26th, 2022|10:26 AM
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Sustainable Suppliers News
Primark’s “Jeans Redesign” Project Drives the Goal of Full Circularity
The collection formed part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 'The Jeans Redesign' project, dedicated to developing and promoting the idea of the circular economy.
|December 5th, 2022|4:30 PM
Sustainability Governance
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
Vicuña Wool Fabrics from Argentina Arrive at Paris Fashion Week
This unique initiative unites the millenary practice of vicuña wool weaving with the most disruptive technologies in the market.
|March 15th, 2023|3:07 PM