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The 5 Apparel Brands that Are Currently Dominating the Resale Market
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The 5 Apparel Brands that Are Currently Dominating the Resale Market

Embracing a truly circular economy, brands like Puma, Timberland, Balenciaga and more demonstrate the new trend among luxury brands that take a big step towards sustainable fashion and have added value.
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|March 24th, 2023|9:06 AM
Better Cotton Reveals 2024 Conference Agenda
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Better Cotton Reveals 2024 Conference Agenda

Join Better Cotton for the conference where the entire cotton sector comes together in shaping a more sustainable future.
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|May 21st, 2024|6:25 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
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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.
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|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
How Nike Makes Connections in Its Supply Chain to Fight Climate Change
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How Nike Makes Connections in Its Supply Chain to Fight Climate Change

A goal for any modern company is to figure out how to grow while also meeting the needs of the planet. This means financial questions must accompany bigger, more empathic questions, like, Will this process be better for people and healthier for the Earth?
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|February 3rd, 2022|11:57 AM
Another Tomorrow: When Sustainable Sourcing Meets Luxury Fashion

Another Tomorrow: When Sustainable Sourcing Meets Luxury Fashion

Founded in 2018, Another tomorrow is a tech-enabled sustainable luxury brand that is reinventing the definition of slow fashion.
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|April 18th, 2022|1:23 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
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Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan

As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
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|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports a remarkable 25% growth in 2023, enrolling a record 1.6 million acres, and advancing transparency in sustainable cotton production.
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|October 30th, 2023|11:35 AM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
Sustainable Supply Chains

Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative

SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
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|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Commits to Sustainable Fiber Sourcing through Partnership with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Macy's Inc. is enhancing its sustainable material sourcing through a partnership with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, aligning with its "Mission Every One" initiative to source preferred materials exclusively for its private label products by 2030, ensuring full traceability through blockchain technology.
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|September 18th, 2023|11:13 AM
TOMS "One for One" Movement Inspires the Industry
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TOMS "One for One" Movement Inspires the Industry

To date, the acclaimed shoe brand TOMS has donated more than 95 million pairs of shoes in over 83 countries.
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|September 12th, 2022|3:13 PM