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"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive
Ethical Consumerism
Tackling Microfibres
One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
|April 13th, 2023|11:36 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ba&sh Launches its Resale Program in the United States
Following the recommendations of Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the success of the brand’s “Borrow” program, the French firm has taken its resale initiative stateside.
|February 16th, 2023|1:54 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cariuma and ‘Peanuts’ Are Encouraging Fans to ‘Take Care of the Earth’ With a Collaborative Shoe Collection
Sustainability-focused sneaker brand Cariuma is encouraging consumers to “Take Care of the Earth” with its latest collection and has recruited Snoopy and Woodstock of the iconic comic strip “Peanuts” to spread the message.
|August 10th, 2022|10:03 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Vestiaire Collective Takes Bold Action Against Fast Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
Vestiaire Collective strives to combat the environmental and social repercussions of the fashion industry by raising awareness about textile waste and overconsumption, urging industry-wide transformation.
|November 20th, 2023|2:12 PM
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Sustainability Standards News
GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.
|August 9th, 2023|2:59 PM
Sustainability Standards News
PETA Urges Forever 21 to Embrace Ethical Fashion Practices Amid Mislabeling Controversy
PETA has accused Forever 21 mislabeling real feather products as faux, urging corrective action in a sternly worded letter to CEO Winnie Park.
|December 12th, 2023|10:54 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Ralph Lauren Canada Comes Under Fire for Alleged Forced Labor
Ralph Lauren is under investigation for potential involvement in forced labor within its supply chain, linked to Chinese entities suspected of using Uyghur forced labor.
|August 24th, 2023|12:03 PM