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CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
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B Corp Adds New Fashion Brands into its Certification Program
The inclusion of brands such as Scamp & Dude and Farm Rio in the B Corp certification program reflects a notable industry shift towards responsible and ethical practices.
|December 20th, 2023|2:32 PM
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Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture: Empowering the Fashion Industry to Measure Impacts
Textile Exchange, at the forefront of sustainable practices in fashion, is taking on the critical mission of defining and quantifying the impact of regenerative agriculture.
|July 24th, 2023|3:17 PM
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Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
|July 26th, 2023|12:32 PM
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Chloé's Spring Summer Collection Inspired by Fossil-Free Energy
The fashion brand’s Creative Director was inspired by research into fossil-free fusion energy for the creation of its spring-summer collection, presented last September in Paris.
|October 5th, 2022|3:51 PM
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Ralph Lauren’s Groundbreaking Water-Saving Technology “Color on Demand”
With the help of Jeanologia, Ralph Lauren’s “Color on Demand” system consumes much less water and chemicals and enables the dyeing process to recycle the water that is used.
|September 28th, 2022|3:02 PM
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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.
|May 10th, 2023|11:03 AM
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WRAP Launches New Drive to Promote Circular Living in the USA and Across the Americas
In a significant move, climate action NGO WRAP has opened a key office in Washington, DC to address environmental impact from unsustainable production, consumption, and waste.
|April 15th, 2024|9:03 AM
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Formula 1 Marks a Step Forward in Sustainability with Pirelli's First FSC-Certified Tyres
Pirelli leads in sustainability at Formula 1 with groundbreaking FSC-certified tires, prioritizing sustainable natural rubber.
|March 29th, 2024|1:56 PM
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Cotton Australia's Innovative Approach to Textile Waste Management
Cotton Australia is leading a pioneering effort to recycle used cotton textiles by incorporating them into the soil, offering a sustainable solution to the fashion industry's waste challenge.
|September 13th, 2023|3:38 PM
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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.
|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
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Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton
Recognized by the Textile Exchange, the trusted and renowned standard holder COTTON USA™ uses the latest blockchain technology to successfully ensure sustainable cotton production.
|April 3rd, 2023|12:05 PM