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"Sustainable Apparel" News Archive
Sustainability Governance
American Circular Textiles Urges Biden to Procure Sustainable Textile Practices
ACT is championing the integration of textiles into the Biden Administration's sustainable procurement plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the "Investing in America Agenda."
|October 11th, 2023|1:05 PM
Sustainable Materials
Stella McCartney is More Sustainable than Ever with Vegan Sneakers
Saving the world is what iconic fashion brand Stella McCartney has aspired to do since the British designer founded her brand more than two decades ago.
|November 3rd, 2022|12:22 PM
Sustainability Standards News
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
Sustainability Governance
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM
Sustainable Materials
Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
|March 10th, 2024|6:35 PM
Sustainability Governance
Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Enhancements Revealed by Leaked EU Draft
Leaked EU Impact Assessment reveals a commitment to global animal protection leadership, with proposed measures based on scientific evidence and citizen demands for sustainable food production and improved welfare.
|May 30th, 2023|7:17 AM
Sustainability Governance
Adidas DryDye Develops Technology to Forgo the Use of Water
In partnership with textile company DryDye, the sporting goods brand developed its own sustainable technology for printing T-shirts that uses no water in the process.
|September 29th, 2022|9:46 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
IFRS and GRI Form New Agreement to Align Sustainability Standards
The IRFS and the GRI will work together to establish two new pillars of international sustainability reporting.
|March 29th, 2022|3:12 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Brand Benchmark® Unveiled in CommonShare Webinar: Ensuring Authenticity and Compliance Amidst Sustainability Demands
CommonShare, a protocol for sustainable supply chains, has introduced the Sustainable Brand Benchmark® in its recent webinar.
|May 23rd, 2023|1:46 PM
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Sustainable Supply Chains
Adidas Makes Major Investment to up its Sustainability Strategy
More e-commerce, more direct sales, more sustainability and more customer-centricity - these are the foundations on which Adidas new brand strategy for 2025 is built.
|May 24th, 2022|3:44 PM
Sustainable Materials
WAES: the World's First and Only Plastic-Free Footwear Company
WAES Footwear launched sneakers that are 100% plastic-free and leave absolutely no waste behind.
|November 2nd, 2022|11:55 AM
Sustainability Governance
European Parliament Endorses Cutting-Edge Ecodesign Standards
The EU Parliament advances revolutionary ecodesign standards to promote longer-lasting, easily repairable and recyclable products to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts.
|July 20th, 2023|8:59 AM