"Fashion Waste" News Archive

The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.

London apparel brand Jigsaw is a shining example to follow when it comes to its dedication to ethically made and environmentally friendly materials.

If passed, this new law that demands improved supply chain transparency would apply to Armani, LVMH, Nike and other companies with more than US$100 million in annual revenues doing business in New York.

With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.

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.

The fashion industry is responsible for more than 10 per cent of carbon emissions and consumes approximately 100 million tonnes of oil each year. Virgin polyester (also known as new polyester) is a key part of these figures, with production levels of this fabric double what they were in 2000.

From mushroom leather bags, a circular business model to traceable wool, it’s no wonder that British high-fashion brand Stella McCartney has been the long-running champion for sustainable fashion.

French footwear brand Veja may have just landed on our radar, but their story goes back to the early aughts. Paris-based Veja was founded in 2004 and launched its first sneaker in 2005.

Following in the footsteps of the major luxury groups, Claudie Pierlot is adopting a specific plan to commit to sustainable fashion.

The European Commission has just presented new proposals that champion circularity, responsible labeling, and improving energy efficiency throughout supply chains.