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H&M and Remondis Have Created a Joint Venture to Take on Textile Waste
Sustainable Supply Chains

H&M and Remondis Have Created a Joint Venture to Take on Textile Waste

Owned equally by the two companies, H&M has just launched Looper Textile in collaboration with Remondis, to effectively collect and sort textile waste and resell used clothing.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 21st, 2023|10:32 PM
How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing
Sustainability Standards News

How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing

PEFC Launches New Whitepaper: “Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing. A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers"
PEFCPEFC
|July 10th, 2023|1:09 PM
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Ethical Consumerism

The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric

Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 16th, 2024|3:30 PM
Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
Sustainability Standards News

Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
CRADLE TO CRADLE PRODUCTS INNOVATIONCRADLE TO CRADLE PRODUCTS INNOVATION
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India

Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies

B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies

B Lab has just shared a new draft of the updated standard protocol that will be implemented in 2024.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 28th, 2022|2:38 PM
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainability Standards News

CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains

Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes
Sustainable Suppliers News

Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 10th, 2023|2:03 PM
USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport
Sustainable Supply Chains

USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport

The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
|May 9th, 2024|3:46 PM
B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
Sustainability Standards News

B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program

The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM