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California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging
Sustainability Governance

California Regulations Tighten Standards for Recyclability Claims on Packaging

Recyclability in California requires meeting strict criteria, including widespread collection, sorting in large-volume facilities, adherence to plastic packaging guidelines, and avoiding materials like PFAS and specific chemicals that hinder recyclability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 31st, 2024|2:17 PM
Lenzing Boosts Viscose Production and Expands Refibra Enhancement to Ecovero
Sustainable Suppliers News

Lenzing Boosts Viscose Production and Expands Refibra Enhancement to Ecovero

Lenzing is taking bold steps to enhance its leadership in specialty fibers and sustainability, expanding Refibra technology to Ecovero viscose, renovating an Indonesian production site for specialty viscose fibers, and investing heavily to reduce emissions.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 6th, 2023|10:51 AM
EU Council Adopts Position on Ecodesign Regulation, Paving the Way for Sustainable European Products
Sustainability Governance

EU Council Adopts Position on Ecodesign Regulation, Paving the Way for Sustainable European Products

The EU Council has adopted its position on the proposed ecodesign regulation, aiming to establish comprehensive sustainability requirements for European products and promote the green transition.
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|May 24th, 2023|5:52 AM
The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion
Sustainability Governance

The European Parliament's Environment Committee Takes a Stance Against Fast Fashion

Planned to be submitted before the summer, the new initiative seeks to curb the "fast fashion" business and promote circularity and sustainability as values for the future, including the introduction of the digital product passport.
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|May 8th, 2023|3:43 PM
Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics
Sustainable Materials

Newlight Technologies Secures $125 Million to Propel Nike and Target Towards Zero Fossil-Based Plastics

Newlight Technologies is leveraging decarbonization technology to convert greenhouse gasses into versatile AirCarbon materials via microorganisms for Target, Nike, and H&M.
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|August 8th, 2023|6:38 AM
Saxcell and Birla Cellulose Join Forces for Textile Recycling Breakthrough
Sustainable Materials

Saxcell and Birla Cellulose Join Forces for Textile Recycling Breakthrough

Saxcell and Birla Cellulose join forces to advance the production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers through a groundbreaking partnership.
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|November 1st, 2023|4:50 PM
The Story Behind Harvest & Mill 100% American Supply Chain
Sustainable Supply Chains

The Story Behind Harvest & Mill 100% American Supply Chain

Having mapped its entire supply chain, Harvest & Mill serves as an iconic example for the rest of the industry when it comes to transparency and organic cotton sourcing.
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|September 23rd, 2022|6:41 AM
SuperCircle Secures $7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Textile Recycling Revolution
Sustainable Suppliers News

SuperCircle Secures $7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Textile Recycling Revolution

Super Circle secures $7 million in pre-Series A funding, co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, representing a transformative milestone in its journey in China's fashion and footwear industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 15th, 2023|1:31 PM
5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability
Ethical Consumerism

5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability

In this article, The Fashion Network explains the transformation of the fashion industry by enabling virtual marketing campaigns and fashion shows, virtual fitting rooms, improving the second-hand market, and integrating AI into rental fashion.
The Fashion NetworkThe Fashion Network
|May 24th, 2023|3:40 PM
Bluesign and ZDHC Unite: Advancing to the “Progressive” Level
Sustainability Standards News

Bluesign and ZDHC Unite: Advancing to the “Progressive” Level

Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 1st, 2023|8:56 PM