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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
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Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor
Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.
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PEFC Guide: Empowering Responsible Cellulosic Fibre Sourcing for a Sustainable Future
The PEFC Guide is a comprehensive resource championing sustainability, urging responsible cellulosic fibre sourcing, promoting transparency, and guiding stakeholders towards a greener path.