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New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Sustainability Standards News

New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin

Good news for critically endangered species in the Congo Basin: A study shows higher numbers of large mammals in FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-certified ones.
World Wildlife FundWorld Wildlife Fund
|April 15th, 2024|9:53 AM
The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion
Sustainability Governance

The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion

Planned to be submitted before the summer, the new initiative seeks to curb the "fast fashion" business and promote circularity and sustainability as values for the future, including the introduction of the digital product passport.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 8th, 2023|3:43 PM
WWF Compares the Six Leading Sustainable Cotton Standards
Sustainability Standards News

WWF Compares the Six Leading Sustainable Cotton Standards

WWF's comprehensive benchmarking exercise evaluates how cotton standards such as Better Cotton, Cotton Made in Africa, Fairtrade International relate to critical sustainability issues.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 29th, 2023|8:16 AM
The Top Sustainable Certifications for Ethical and Eco-friendly Cosmetics
Sustainability Standards News

The Top Sustainable Certifications for Ethical and Eco-friendly Cosmetics

Certifications for sustainable cosmetics ensure environmental responsibility, uphold ethical and social standards, enhance transparency and consumer trust, and drive industry-wide innovation toward a greener future.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 18th, 2023|3:02 PM
Bluesign and ZDHC Unite: Advancing to the “Progressive” Level
Sustainability Standards News

Bluesign and ZDHC Unite: Advancing to the “Progressive” Level

Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 1st, 2023|8:56 PM
Gucci’s New Perfume is Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Gucci’s New Perfume is Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions

With sustainability as Coty Inc's main driver for innovation, Gucci has just launched the first perfume distributed worldwide that uses alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 5th, 2023|11:13 AM
Better Cotton and Pesticide Exposure: Research Explores Farmer Welfare in Pakistan
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton and Pesticide Exposure: Research Explores Farmer Welfare in Pakistan

Dr. Asim Yasin's research compares the impact of Better Cotton's pesticide reduction approach on healthcare costs between 225 Better Cotton farms and 225 conventional farms.
BETTER COTTONBETTER COTTON
|June 12th, 2024|11:13 AM
USDA Introduces Stricter Regulations for Meat Labeling
Sustainability Standards News

USDA Introduces Stricter Regulations for Meat Labeling

USDA has introduced new procedures to address false animal-welfare claims on meat packaging while facing challenges in verifying claims and proposing actions for enhanced documentation.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 5th, 2023|10:45 AM