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"Recycled Fibers" News Archive
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
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.
|April 26th, 2022|5:43 PM
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.
|February 1st, 2022|12:11 PM
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.
|July 4th, 2023|1:28 PM
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.
|March 14th, 2023|3:06 PM
Sustainable Materials
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl
Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
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.
|October 31st, 2023|12:25 PM
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.
|November 14th, 2022|4:05 PM
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.
|November 16th, 2023|1:05 PM
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Ethical Consumerism
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
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.
|April 27th, 2023|8:52 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Recovo Strives to Achieve "End-to-End Platform" for Circular Solutions
The emerging Spanish company Recovo has acquired new capacities in its quest to stand out as the benchmark platform for the transition of fashion and textile companies toward a fully sustainable and circular model.
|May 3rd, 2023|12:50 PM