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Summersalt Presents its 2022 Body Positivity Campaign
Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020, Summersalt challenges beauty stereotypes whilst also enforcing the use of sustainable materials.
|September 1st, 2022|4:44 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Brands that are Committed to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge
85 brands and retailers have committed to the 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge set by Textile Exchange and the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The goal is to increase the use of recycled polyester from 14% to 45% by 2025.
|April 27th, 2022|3:11 PM
Sustainable Materials
Eastman Naia™ Showcases Latest Sustainable Textile Innovation at Intertextile Shanghai
At the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics spring exhibition, Eastman showcased its dedication to sustainability through the introduction of Naia™ Renew ES staple fibers.
|May 15th, 2024|3:59 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Amazon Pumps Cash Into AI-Powered Recycling Startup
Amazon announced earlier this week it has taken another step toward becoming a mean, green e-commerce machine.
|March 11th, 2024|4:25 PM
Sustainable Materials
Filippa K Steers Itself in a More Sustainable Direction with New Renewable Material
The Swedish Fashion brand has developed a groundbreaking recycled material for its spring/summer 2024 collection in collaboration with Södra, Lenzing, and Riopele.
|February 23rd, 2023|12:37 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
|May 17th, 2023|12:10 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
How Arielle Uses Fabric Made from Leftover Milk to Produce its Garments
Creating timeless sustainable apparel for men and women, Arielle is a New York-based fashion label sourcing organic and recycled materials, and uses QMILK fabric for its collections.
|April 28th, 2022|11:49 AM
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
Refashion Searches for Solutions to Non-Recyclable Textiles
As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.
|April 12th, 2023|1:45 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Dow Claimed to Be Recycling Used Sneakers Until Airtags Proved Otherwise
After Dow promised to turn the rubber of old shoes into playground and running track surfaces in 2021, Reuters tracked most of the shoes to secondhand markets or remote locations in Indonesia.
|March 7th, 2023|12:36 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
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Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy
H&M's Green Bond, worth €500 million and part of their sustainable finance efforts, has garnered strong global investor interest, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable finance in the fashion industry.
|October 25th, 2023|10:23 AM
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."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
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.
|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM