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"Sustainability Innovation" News Archive
Material Innovation & Circularity
Automotive
The Future of Nonwovens: Advancing Sustainability Through High-Performance Fibres
Explore how the latest advancements in high-performance fibres are transforming nonwoven materials, enhancing sustainability, and driving innovation in industries from automotive to hygiene.
|March 12th, 2025|12:19 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity
Exploring Direct Dyeing of 100% Cotton for Dark Shades Using Reactive Dyes through Cationization
Discover how cationization is revolutionizing cotton dyeing, offering significant environmental and economic benefits by reducing water, energy, and production costs.
|March 5th, 2025|2:37 PM
Food & Agriculture
Apparel & Textiles
AI-Powered Agriculture: How Crop Evolution is Redefining Sustainable Supply Chains
I-driven crop evolution is transforming raw materials like cotton into climate-resilient, low-emission commodities—redefining the future of sustainable sourcing.
|April 17th, 2025|7:56 AM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Estée Lauder: Pioneering Sustainability in the Cosmetics Industry
In an era where sustainability is increasingly pivotal to corporate responsibility, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable practices within the cosmetics sector. The company's recently published Social Impact and Sustainability (SI&S) Report for 2024 outlines its significant advancements in sustainable sourcing and packaging, setting a high bar for environmental stewardship and supply chain transparency.
|November 6th, 2024|12:51 PM
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Better Cotton Calls for Overhaul of EU’s Environmental Footprint Methodology for Fashion
Better Cotton, the global sustainability initiative for cotton production, has joined forces with the Make the Label Count coalition (MTLC) to urge the European Commission (EC) to reassess its Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for fashion and textiles. The coalition, comprising over 50 organizations from the natural fibre and environmental sectors, is pressing for more accurate and credible sustainability metrics in the industry.
|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
Technology & Software
Bridging the AI Divide: How Lenovo Empowers Nonprofits to Drive Global Impact
Lenovo’s AI for Social Impact Lab equips nonprofits with cutting-edge tools, helping mission-driven organizations unlock AI’s transformative power.
|May 1st, 2025|5:53 PM
Apparel & Textiles
Shein Collaborates With Transfar Chemicals for Eco-Conscious Dyeing and Finishing
A strategic collaboration between Shein and Transfar Chemicals focused on eco-conscious dyeing and finishing, leveraging innovative technologies to reduce water consumption, energy use, and carbon emissions. This partnership drives the digitalization of textile production, the development of sustainable fabrics, and improved supply chain transparency, reinforcing efforts toward more responsible and efficient manufacturing
|March 10th, 2025|5:00 PM
How Luxury Brands Are Quietly Leading Sustainability Innovation
Explore how luxury brands are quietly shaping sustainability standards, driving innovation, and influencing responsible sourcing across the fashion industry.
|May 5th, 2025|11:45 AM
Apparel & Textiles
Fashion’s Sustainable Future: Navigating Consumer Expectations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Explore how consumer-driven sustainability is influencing the fashion industry, prompting brands to innovate beyond regulatory compliance to ensure long-term success.
|April 2nd, 2025|5:30 PM
Technology & Software
Sporttech Pavilion at Techtextil India 2025: A Game-Changer for India's Sports and Fitness Textile Sector
Discover the launch of the Sporttech Pavilion at Techtextil India 2025 and its role in driving innovation and sustainability in India's sports and fitness textile market.
|April 17th, 2025|12:08 PM
Our Community
Azura Fashion Group Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Model Driving Sustainable Fashion
Azura Fashion Group announces a groundbreaking AI model set to revolutionize the fashion industry by enhancing sustainability and supporting circular economy practices.
|June 11th, 2024|3:59 PM
Technology & Software
Bridging the AI Divide: How Lenovo Empowers Nonprofits to Drive Global Impact
Lenovo’s AI for Social Impact Lab equips nonprofits with cutting-edge tools, helping mission-driven organizations unlock AI’s transformative power.
|May 1st, 2025|5:53 PM
Investments & Collaborations
Built Environment
SLB Foundation Empowers Global Women in STEM with 2025 Faculty for the Future Grants
Discover how global investments in women-led STEM research are driving sustainable development in emerging economies.
|May 9th, 2025|12:19 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Manufacturing 4.0
Circular Manufacturing Gains Recognition as Saint-Gobain Advances Industrial Sustainability
Saint-Gobain North America earns national recognition for circularity and sustainable growth, signaling a shift in industrial manufacturing priorities.
|May 9th, 2025|1:17 PM