"Sustainability Practices" News Archive

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Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.

Fashion's sprawling global supply chains, often expanded to cut costs, have become notoriously tangled and complex. Unlike industries such as food, transport, and beauty, fashion has historically lacked stringent regulations, resulting in minimal investment in infrastructure to track products throughout their lifecycle. However, other industries offer valuable lessons that fashion can adopt to enhance traceability and sustainability.

As global awareness of human rights and environmental issues heightens, the European Union has responded with legislative measures to address these challenges, most notably the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). Adopted by the European Parliament in April 2024 and coming into effect on July 25, 2024, the directive mandates EU member states to integrate these provisions into national laws by July 26, 2026.

Lithium-ion battery recycling is growing fast—learn how verified, traceable recycling practices are redefining sustainability in global supply chains.