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Hyosung Undergoes Textile Innovation to Replace Synthetic Fibers
Sustainable Materials

Hyosung Undergoes Textile Innovation to Replace Synthetic Fibers

Hyosung is pioneering sustainable alternatives in synthetic materials like polyester and spandex, demonstrating a commitment to diverse, eco-friendly options amid varying industry sustainability goals, showcased through innovative products at global trade events.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 5th, 2023|10:14 AM
South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond
Sustainable Supply Chains

South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond

LG Electronics issued its first global bond in 17 years, raising USD 800 million with strong global institutional interest despite market volatility.
Lg GroupLg Group
|April 24th, 2024|11:14 AM
How Boody Prevents Textile Waste with its Bamboo Fabric
Ethical Consumerism

How Boody Prevents Textile Waste with its Bamboo Fabric

B Corp brand Boody, based in Sydney, Boody’s weaving system generates very little fabric waste compared to traditional cut-and-sew garment manufacturing.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 5th, 2023|2:21 PM
Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network
Sustainable Suppliers News

Renewcell Presents the Revolutionary CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network

Renewcell's Circulose Supplier Network (CSN) of 47 textile producers is driving the circular economy by steadily supplying Circulose fiber derived from recycled textiles.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 6th, 2023|12:52 PM
Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China
Sustainable Supply Chains

Zara Canada Faces Investigation Amid Claims of Uyghur Forced Labor in China

Zara Canada finds itself under scrutiny as investigations unfold regarding troubling allegations of Uyghur forced labor within its Chinese supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 9th, 2023|12:53 PM
Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study
Sustainable Suppliers News

Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study

Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 29th, 2023|2:28 PM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
Sustainability Governance

EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses

The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Sustainable Supply Chains

GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments

Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
Sustainable Supply Chains

Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
Levi Strauss - A Renewed Climate Commitment
Sustainable Supply Chains

Levi Strauss - A Renewed Climate Commitment

Three years ago, Levi Strauss & Co. announced that they were focusing their sustainability efforts on three core pillars: climate, consumption, and community. As they formulated that framework, climate was the obvious starting point.
LEVI STRAUSS & COLEVI STRAUSS & CO
|May 17th, 2024|7:42 AM