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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.
|January 19th, 2023|12:31 PM
Sustainable Materials
The North Face Unveils its New Circular Insulation Solution
The North Face has just introduced Circaloft, a sustainable synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled materials designed for circularity and minimal waste.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
Sustainability Standards News
GOTS Production Process Recognized in Green Button 2.0
GOTS has met Green Button 2.0 requirements, affirming its dedication to sustainable manufacturing and wet processes.
|January 4th, 2024|11:13 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M and Remondis Have Created a Joint Venture to Take on Textile Waste
Owned equally by the two companies, H&M has just launched Looper Textile in collaboration with Remondis, to effectively collect and sort textile waste and resell used clothing.
|February 21st, 2023|10:32 PM
Sustainability Standards News
What Business Owners Need to Know About the Forest Stewardship Council
Securing FSC certification presents multiple advantages for businesses, establishing them as frontrunners in sustainable approaches and bolstering their standing among environmentally aware consumers.
|April 4th, 2024|6:43 AM
Sustainability Standards News
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"
|July 10th, 2023|1:09 PM
Ethical Consumerism
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
|January 16th, 2024|3:30 PM
Sustainability Standards News
Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies
B Lab has just shared a new draft of the updated standard protocol that will be implemented in 2024.
|September 28th, 2022|2:38 PM
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Sustainability Standards News
DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103.
|April 11th, 2024|12:36 PM
Sustainability Standards News
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.
|August 23rd, 2023|2:34 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials
ELIX Polymers explores the potential of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials to enhance sustainability in healthcare, addressing challenges posed by cross-contamination in traditional mechanically recycled ABS amid rising demand for sustainability in medical applications.
|January 16th, 2024|12:06 PM