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Sustainability Governance
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims
Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Sizekick's AI Innovation Promises Sustainable Shopping and Reduced Returns
Munich's Sidekick introduces pioneering AI to revolutionize e-commerce, prioritizing sustainability by minimizing size-related returns, supported by Hohenstein for a greener shopping future.
|August 14th, 2023|7:11 PM
Sustainable Materials
GANNI's 'Fabrics of The Future' Initiative Elevates Sustainable Fashion with cycora® by Ambercycle
Danish brand GANNI has partnered with Ambercycle for its 'Fabrics of the Future' initiative by incorporating cycora®, a regenerated polyester, into its SPORT collection.
|November 13th, 2023|12:24 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Zalando Introduces Body Measurement Tool to Reduce Returns
Zalando introduces a groundbreaking size recommendation tool based on customers' body measurements, aiming to enhance the shopping experience, reduce returns, and contribute to reducing textile waste in the long run.
|July 19th, 2023|12:30 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Gucci and Kering Launch “Circular Hub” in a Bid to Bring Circularity to Italian Fashion
Supported by Kering, the Circular Hub aims to have a positive impact on the luxury fashion industry across the board, from shared research to innovation in local industrial facilities.
|February 28th, 2023|1:14 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Collina Strada Crosses Punk Aesthetic with Eco-Friendly Values
Collina Strada, the young New York label with a punk aesthetic and eco-friendly values, prioritizes sustainable fabrics and has a partnership with a Ghana-based textile waste nonprofit called OR Foundation to repurpose materials.
|January 3rd, 2023|12:34 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Under Armour Among Fashion Brands Taking Part in Solar Power Agreement
Twelve leading fashion brands including Under Armour have collaborated on a historic collective virtual power purchase agreement (CVPPA) with Lightsource BP, aiming to advance their renewable energy goals and reduce their carbon emissions.
|October 24th, 2023|1:54 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Enhancing Product and Production Safety: OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC Extend Accord
OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC collaborate to drive sustainability in the textile industry, promoting responsible production, safer materials, and streamlined certification through data sharing and aligned programs.
|May 29th, 2023|10:38 AM
Sustainable Materials
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.
|October 10th, 2023|5:17 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Balenciaga is the Most Sought-After Brand of the Moment
Created by the Basque Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and updated by the Georgian Demna Gvasalia, the brand is a benchmark for streetwear and haute couture.
|July 7th, 2022|10:38 AM
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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.
|April 22nd, 2024|3:46 PM
Sustainable Materials
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.
|January 15th, 2024|10:29 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Puma’s Efforts to Achieve a 100% Digitized Supply Chain
This year, Puma has joined Zero100, a research service made up of some of the industry's top leaders to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain by fully digitizing it.
|April 26th, 2023|11:39 AM