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Lenzing is on its way to Hitting its 2030 Environmental Goals
Sustainable Suppliers News

Lenzing is on its way to Hitting its 2030 Environmental Goals

Backed by the Science Based Targets Initiative, Lenzing Group has released a report that reveals it’s “on track” to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 27th, 2023|8:52 PM
The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism

The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry

Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
Could Regenerative Fashion Be "The New Black"?

Could Regenerative Fashion Be "The New Black"?

What is regenerative fashion and how does it relate to regenerative fashion and farming and agriculture?
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 11th, 2022|7:44 AM
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
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Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts

TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 29th, 2024|11:01 AM
Adidas and H&M’s Arket Releases Clothing Made Using Spinnova Fiber
Sustainable Materials

Adidas and H&M’s Arket Releases Clothing Made Using Spinnova Fiber

Spinnova's mass dyeing could benefit the entire textile industry and the planet because it avoids using harmful chemicals, with major apparel companies Adidas and H&M choosing to bet on it this year.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 26th, 2022|2:45 PM
Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives
Sustainable Materials

Lenzing's Role in Fashion's Circular Revolution through Innovative Fibers and Collaborative Initiatives

Lenzing's expansion of REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers offers a sustainable solution for reducing textile waste and gaining traction in the fashion industry, with prominent customers like American Eagle Outfitters, Fruit of the Loom, and Farm Rio.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 17th, 2023|11:37 AM
Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion
Sustainable Materials

Unveiling the Ecological Toll of Synthetic Fabrics in Fashion

The fashion industry's environmental impact, particularly the overlooked issue of synthetic textiles, demands attention amid discussions on sustainable practices, with fast fashion intensifying ecological strain through rapid, affordable production and exploitative labor practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 2nd, 2024|3:51 PM
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Sustainable Materials

Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy
Sustainable Suppliers News

Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy

Bloom Labs introduces innovative alternatives to natural and synthetic fibers and plastics, advancing the global shift toward a circular economy.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 8th, 2024|4:47 PM
Tackling Microfibres
Ethical Consumerism

Tackling Microfibres

One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
Fashion Takes ActionFashion Takes Action
|April 13th, 2023|11:36 AM