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Sustainable Supply Chains
USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport
The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.
|May 9th, 2024|3:46 PM
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.
|May 14th, 2024|3:05 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ralph Lauren’s Groundbreaking Water-Saving Technology “Color on Demand”
With the help of Jeanologia, Ralph Lauren’s “Color on Demand” system consumes much less water and chemicals and enables the dyeing process to recycle the water that is used.
|September 28th, 2022|3:02 PM
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.
|May 10th, 2023|11:03 AM
Sustainability Governance
What is the Global Recycle Standard and its Requirements?
Created in 2008 as part of the Textile Exchange, the GRS strives to increase the use of recycled materials in products.
|April 25th, 2022|3:34 PM
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.
|November 7th, 2023|2:16 PM
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.
|May 18th, 2023|3:02 PM
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.
|August 1st, 2023|8:56 PM
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.
|April 5th, 2023|11:13 AM
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Sustainability Standards News
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.
|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
Sustainability Governance
Sustainability Standards News
Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
|March 28th, 2023|5:56 PM