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Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
Sustainable Materials

Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants

Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
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|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network
Sustainable Suppliers News

Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network

Renewcell's Circulose Supplier Network (CSN) of 47 textile producers is driving the circular economy by steadily supplying Circulose fiber derived from recycled textiles.
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|July 6th, 2023|12:52 PM
How the Proposed EU Green Claims Directive Will Impact on Eco Claims
Sustainability Governance

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.
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|December 28th, 2023|2:43 PM
Recovo Strives to Achieve "End-to-End Platform" for Circular Solutions
Sustainable Suppliers News

Recovo Strives to Achieve "End-to-End Platform" for Circular Solutions

The emerging Spanish company Recovo has acquired new capacities in its quest to stand out as the benchmark platform for the transition of fashion and textile companies toward a fully sustainable and circular model.
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|May 3rd, 2023|12:50 PM
European Outdoor Group Mobilizes Members in Ambitious Carbon Reduction Drive
Sustainable Supply Chains

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.
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|January 3rd, 2024|12:52 PM
Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain
Sustainable Materials

Introducing Impermea Materials: Reinventing the Textile Supply Chain

Impermea Materials stands ready to tackle industry challenges of any magnitude with its cutting-edge technology and expertise.
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|May 30th, 2023|6:22 PM
The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

An ambitious project to address textile waste in Cambodia was announced. The lead role is played by the Green Machine, the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale, developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation.
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|February 1st, 2022|12:11 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
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|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles

Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.
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|July 18th, 2023|12:54 PM
TômTex Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding, Surpassing $4.15 Million Total Raise
Sustainable Materials

TômTex Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding, Surpassing $4.15 Million Total Raise

TômTex, a sustainable biomaterial producer, has secured $2.25 million in a seed round led by Happiness Capital, with participation from prominent climate-tech venture firms, marking a significant milestone for the visionary founder Uyen Tran.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 28th, 2023|12:39 PM