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Ralph Lauren Announces its Targets for Sustainable Fashion with “Design the Change”
Design the Change focuses on three key areas where Ralph Lauren can create the greatest positive impact to hit its 2025 sustainability targets.
Ethical Consumerism
How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion
A new Greenpeace report scrutinizes the sustainability claims of 14 fashion brands, focusing on their "eco-friendly" or "responsible" collections. It identifies several well-known brands guilty of greenwashing, such as Decathlon, H&M, Mango, Primark, Tesco, and Zara.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations With New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina
Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations With New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Stella McCartney and Adidas Use Mushroom Vegan Leather
Retail giants Adidas and Stella McCartney have exclusive access to vegan leather Mylo from the biotech company Bolt Threads, whose innovative material is made from mycelium, the roots of fungi.
Sustainable Materials
Nike Commits to the Responsible Wool Standard
Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ganni Launches a Handbag Made from Cactus and Orange Waste
For the autumn/winter collection of 2023, Ganni has launched its new “Bou” bag using Ohoskin, an innovative new leather alternative made from orange and cactus waste from the food and beauty industries.
Sustainability Governance
Why Fashion Brands Will Need to Adopt Digital Product Passports
As the EU has recently unveiled its circular apparel strategy, a noteworthy aspect of this strategy is the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Puma Ventures into Sustainable Fashion with New Circulose Technology
Puma is partnering with Renewcell and Crystal International Group to investigate the use of Circulose, derived from cotton-rich textile waste, in eco-friendly fibers during a collaboration unveiled at the United Nations climate change summit.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Investor Pressure Drives Fashion Brands to Enhance Buying Practices
Investors are pressuring fashion brands such as Burberry and Levi’s to improve their buying practices, driven by the recognition that sustainability is crucial for long-term financial success.
Sustainable Materials
Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future
Mango is elevating its sustainability efforts by partnering with Materra to introduce regenerative cotton in its 2024 collection, achieving a significant milestone in sustainability with complete traceability of the cotton value chain through Materra's Co:Farm platform.
Our Community
The Inner Workings of Guess' Sustainable Collections
Setting the target to cut its supply chain emissions by 2030, GUESS was recently recognized for its 2022 fall collection as it continues to expand its eco collections with environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes.
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.
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.