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Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering the Fashion Industry to Measure Impacts
Sustainability Standards News

Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering the Fashion Industry to Measure Impacts

Textile Exchange, at the forefront of sustainable practices in fashion, is taking on the critical mission of defining and quantifying the impact of regenerative agriculture.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 24th, 2023|3:17 PM
Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt

Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 26th, 2023|12:32 PM
Chloé's Spring Summer Collection Inspired by Fossil-Free Energy
Sustainable Suppliers News

Chloé's Spring Summer Collection Inspired by Fossil-Free Energy

The fashion brand’s Creative Director was inspired by research into fossil-free fusion energy for the creation of its spring-summer collection, presented last September in Paris.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 5th, 2022|3:51 PM
SPINNOVA® Fibre Manufacturer Woodspin Awarded FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Sustainability Standards News

SPINNOVA® Fibre Manufacturer Woodspin Awarded FSC® Chain of Custody Certification

Woodspin, the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre, has obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
SPINNOVASPINNOVA
|May 14th, 2024|3:05 PM
Why CommonShare's Standard Owner Benchmark is a Game-Changer in Sustainability
Sustainability Standards News

Why CommonShare's Standard Owner Benchmark is a Game-Changer in Sustainability

Building trust in sustainability standards requires a combination of factors, including transparency, credibility, and independent verification. CommonShare’s Standard Owner Benchmark provides the solution for consumers to find sustainable products from brands they trust.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 10th, 2023|11:03 AM
WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas
Sustainable Supply Chains

WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas

In a significant move, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washington, DC to address environmental impact from unsustainable production, consumption, and waste.
The Waste and Resources Action ProgrammeThe Waste and Resources Action Programme
|April 15th, 2024|9:03 AM
Formula 1 Marks a Step Forward in Sustainability with Pirelli's First FSC-Certified Tyres
Sustainability Standards News

Formula 1 Marks a Step Forward in Sustainability with Pirelli's First FSC-Certified Tyres

Pirelli leads in sustainability at Formula 1 with groundbreaking FSC-certified tires, prioritizing sustainable natural rubber.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 29th, 2024|1:56 PM
Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M
Ethical Consumerism

Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Plaintiffs Chelsea Commodore and Rakeedha Scarlett dropped a 2022 greenwashing lawsuit against H&M, highlighting the critical role of accurate sustainability information in the fashion industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 20th, 2023|1:13 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football
Sustainability Standards News

Cotton Made in Africa Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football

Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) that aims to promote economic growth in developing countries through football.
AID BY TRADE FOUNDATION (ABTF)AID BY TRADE FOUNDATION (ABTF)
|June 20th, 2024|1:52 PM
Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard
Sustainability Standards News

Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard

The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 7th, 2023|2:16 PM