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USDA Introduces Stricter Regulations for Meat Labeling
USDA has introduced new procedures to address false animal-welfare claims on meat packaging while facing challenges in verifying claims and proposing actions for enhanced documentation.
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PEFC Guide: Empowering Responsible Cellulosic Fibre Sourcing for a Sustainable Future
The PEFC Guide is a comprehensive resource championing sustainability, urging responsible cellulosic fibre sourcing, promoting transparency, and guiding stakeholders towards a greener path.
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Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor
Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.
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How Fashion Brands and Retailers could accelerate Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing
PEFC Launches New Whitepaper: “Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF
Sourcing. A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers"
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Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard
The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.
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Why Zalando is a Champion for a Circular Fashion Future
As outlined in its do.MORE sustainability strategy, Zalando teamed up with Save Your Wardrobe to offer quality care and repair services for garments and shoes through selected local studios and tailors.
H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint
The Swedish fashion retail giant has committed to reducing CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, as the Science Based Targets Initiative has approved the group's targets.
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Fair Wear and GoodWeave Team up to Fight Child and Forced Labor
Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International join forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden supply chain corners, their expertise gaining significance with impending EU human rights legislation.
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US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.
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OEKO-TEX® Sees a 21% Surge in Certifications and Labels
OEKO-TEX® achieved substantial growth by issuing over 43,000 certificates and labels in its latest fiscal year, with the "Made in Green" label experiencing exceptional 52% growth.
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Why CommonShare's Standard Owner Benchmark is a Game-Changer in Sustainability
Building trust in sustainability standards requires a combination of factors, including transparency, credibility, and independent verification. CommonShare’s Standard Owner Benchmark provides the solution for consumers to find sustainable products from brands they trust.
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SPINNOVA® Fibre Manufacturer Woodspin Awarded FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Woodspin, the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre, has obtained Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
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New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
Good news for critically endangered species in the Congo Basin: A study shows higher numbers of large mammals in FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-certified ones.