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Eileen Fisher Joins Forces with Pentatonic to Advance Textile Recycling
Sustainable Suppliers News

Eileen Fisher Joins Forces with Pentatonic to Advance Textile Recycling

By joining forces with technology consultancy Pentatonic, sustainable fashion pioneer Eileen Fisher launches its platform “Hey Fashion!” to raise awareness of textile waste.
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|September 22nd, 2022|12:42 PM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chains

Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
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|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Boohoo and H&M Engage in Dialogue with UK Legislators on Sustainable Fashion
Ethical Consumerism

Boohoo and H&M Engage in Dialogue with UK Legislators on Sustainable Fashion

Boohoo Group and H&M Group were the sole clothing retailers to attend a significant House of Commons session on UK fashion industry sustainability, with Conservative MP Philip Dunne commending their participation.
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|May 9th, 2024|3:09 PM
AAFA Advocates for Consumer Clarity with Proposed Changes in California Proposition
Ethical Consumerism

AAFA Advocates for Consumer Clarity with Proposed Changes in California Proposition

The AAFA vehemently opposes proposed changes to California Proposition 65 warnings, citing potential harm to consumer protection.
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|December 27th, 2023|3:49 PM
PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy
Sustainability Standards News

PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy

PETA has accused Forever 21 mislabeling real feather products as faux, urging corrective action in a sternly worded letter to CEO Winnie Park.
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|December 12th, 2023|10:54 AM
Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Sustainable Supply Chains

Ralph Lau​​ren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor

Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.
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|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM
Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel
Sustainable Materials

Adidas Partners with Rheon for Innovative Performance Apparel

Adidas' Adizero Control collection, featuring RHEON™ technology, redefines athletic apparel by minimizing energy wastage and enhancing running performance through innovative, patented materials.
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|September 26th, 2023|12:47 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
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|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
Hugo Boss Invests $9 Million in HeiQ's Sustainable Thread
Sustainable Suppliers News

Hugo Boss Invests $9 Million in HeiQ's Sustainable Thread

The investment is divided into five million dollars to implement the HeiQ AeonicQ thread in the Hugo Boss collections and a further four million dollars based on the achievement of targets.
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|July 6th, 2022|6:26 AM
Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Sustainable Suppliers News

Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe

Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
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|August 16th, 2023|9:36 PM