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"Recycled Polyester" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
The Promise and Pitfalls of Recycled Polyester
While recycled polyester does offer some environmental advantages over traditional, or virgin polyester, it still has several significant drawbacks that make it far from a perfect solution.
|April 3rd, 2023|3:42 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Habits and the Ecosystem: 5 Ways to Consume Harmlessly
How can consumers reduce their impact on the environment? The answer has a great deal to do with changing one’s habits.
|March 12th, 2020|8:14 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The 2022 Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon Collection is the Latest High Street Frenzy
The new Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon collection celebrates timeless design and advocates awareness for the future of the planet.
|January 25th, 2022|6:55 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Leveraging the Global Recycled Standard: Driving Circular Fashion Economy Partnerships
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) plays a pivotal role in propelling the circular fashion economy forward by promoting transparency, fostering partnerships, and driving innovation, offering a crucial framework for sustainable sourcing and production as businesses prioritize environmental sustainability.
|April 2nd, 2024|2:10 PM
Sustainable Materials
Armedangels' Detoxes Denim with Eco-Friendly Recycled Cotton
Armedangels' Detox Denim collection spotlights recycled cotton, highlighting the brand's sustainability commitment while reducing environmental impact through fashion.
|September 13th, 2023|3:37 PM
Sustainable Materials
Loop Industries and Ester Industries Forge Joint Venture for Sustainable Polymer Innovation
Loop Industries, Inc. and Ester Industries Ltd. are forming a 50/50 joint venture in India, the India JV, to build and operate a cutting-edge Infinite Loop India manufacturing facility, advancing sustainable polymer production.
|May 3rd, 2024|2:29 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
Ambercycle and Hyosung TNC Join Forces to Scale Decarbonized, Circular Polyester
Sustainable fiber manufacturer Hyosung TNC is partnering with Ambercycle, an innovator of textile-to-textile circular polyester material, to advance the commercialization of this decarbonized material innovation.
|June 13th, 2024|7:37 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Polyester: Pros and Cons Of Using It
Polyester is used widely, so it can’t be that bad, right? Think again.
|October 28th, 2019|8:00 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
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Sustainability Governance
What the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Implies for Fashion Companies
As demonstrated in actions taken by major apparel companies such as Decathlon, Mango, H&M and more, the apparel industry is already adapting to the strategy to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
|April 10th, 2023|11:59 AM
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
Tesco and Faerch Launch PET ‘Tray to Tray’ Recycling Initiative
2000 tonnes of plastic to be recycled into new food-grade packaging a year
|February 10th, 2022|10:13 AM