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American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
Sustainability Governance

American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices

ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
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|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
Sustainable Materials

Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability

Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
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|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
Boyish Jeans: Where Denim Meets an Ethical Supply Chain
Sustainable Supply Chains

Boyish Jeans: Where Denim Meets an Ethical Supply Chain

Doing its part to reduce waste in one of the world's most polluting industries, Boyish Jeans is a sustainable brand where each collection focuses on vintage silhouettes with a modern update, all available at an affordable price.
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|April 26th, 2022|5:43 PM
The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

The Green Machine to Transform Textile Recycling in Cambodia

An ambitious project to address textile waste in Cambodia was announced. The lead role is played by the Green Machine, the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale, developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation.
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|February 1st, 2022|12:11 PM
Avery Dennison and Texaid Forge Strategic Alliance for Textile Recycling Ahead of EU Rule Revisions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Avery Dennison and Texaid Forge Strategic Alliance for Textile Recycling Ahead of EU Rule Revisions

Avery Dennison and Texaid collaborate to improve traceability and recycling in the garment industry ahead of revised EU textile waste regulations.
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|July 4th, 2023|1:28 PM
The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion
Sustainability Governance

The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion

Currently, less than 1% of clothing is recycled. Here is what fashion companies like Sepiia, Ecoalf, and Stella McCartney are doing in response.
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|March 14th, 2023|3:06 PM
Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.
Ethical Consumerism

Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.

Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.
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|July 17th, 2023|1:16 PM
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Ethical Consumerism

Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion

Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
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|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
H&M Group Leads in the Use of Sustainable Cotton
Sustainable Suppliers News

H&M Group Leads in the Use of Sustainable Cotton

As the world’s largest user of sustainable cotton, the H&M Group is a pioneer member of The Better Cotton Initiative, playing a key role in helping communities thrive whilst protecting the environment.
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|November 14th, 2022|4:05 PM
Former Under Armour CEO Leads New Venture Reju, to Enhance PET Recycling
Sustainable Materials

Former Under Armour CEO Leads New Venture Reju, to Enhance PET Recycling

Paris-based Technip Energies partners with Under Armour and IBM to launch Reju, a cutting-edge PET recycling company, addressing the growing demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate in textiles.
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|November 16th, 2023|1:05 PM