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Sustainability Governance
Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
Sustainable Materials
Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM
Sustainability Governance
The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback
Despite strong support from environmental advocates, the New York Fashion Act faces significant resistance from influential trade groups like the AAFA, posing ongoing legislative challenges for the fashion industry.
|June 18th, 2024|11:13 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
|July 3rd, 2023|11:46 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Stella McCartney Co-Founds $200 Million Investment Fund for Sustainable Solutions
Founded with the Collaborative Fund, the British pioneer brand in sustainability has co-founded "Collab SOS" which will be responsible for managing investments in companies aimed at promoting a new, more sustainable, Series A and Series B economy.
|December 29th, 2022|1:20 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Christy Dawn’s Revolutionary Farm-to-Closet Initiative
With a mission to provide the fashion industry as a whole with a blueprint for the future of sustainable fiber production, Christy Dawn is raising awareness of how successful the movement can really be.
|September 21st, 2022|2:44 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Loewe Reinvents its Iconic Handbag with Recycled Leather Scraps
The prominent Spanish fashion house has reinvented its braided handbag as part of its “Surplus Project” initiative.
|June 28th, 2022|10:07 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt
The timeless U.S. brand creates its first 100% cotton "performance" polo shirt.
|May 25th, 2022|5:04 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
|April 10th, 2024|5:37 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
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Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.
|January 17th, 2024|10:14 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Fashion Revolution Week is Set to Pioneer Sustainable Practices in the Fashion Industry
Fashion Revolution Week 2024, from April 15th to 24th, celebrates the nonprofit's tenth anniversary, uniting individuals globally to advocate for a more sustainable and transparent fashion industry.
|April 16th, 2024|7:27 AM