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Athleta by GAP Launches its Fitness Content Platform To Empower Women
Sustainable Supply Chains

Athleta by GAP Launches its Fitness Content Platform To Empower Women

The Gap-owned sports fashion brand is launching a social fitness platform as it aims to reach $2bn in revenue by 2023.
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|October 3rd, 2022|3:51 PM
WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
Sustainability Standards News

WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom

WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
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|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint

H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint

The Swedish fashion retail giant has committed to reducing CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, as the Science Based Targets Initiative has approved the group's targets.
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|December 1st, 2022|7:01 PM
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers

Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
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|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
Ethical Consumerism

C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection

German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
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|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
Sustainability Standards News

Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC

ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.
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|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM
Unraveling the Threads of Ahimsa Silk and Sustainable Fashion
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.
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|January 15th, 2024|10:29 AM
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
Sustainability Standards News

US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.
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|August 23rd, 2023|2:34 PM
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News

Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials

ELIX Polymers explores the potential of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials to enhance sustainability in healthcare, addressing challenges posed by cross-contamination in traditional mechanically recycled ABS amid rising demand for sustainability in medical applications.
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|January 16th, 2024|12:06 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Sustainability Standards News

Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain

Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.
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|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM