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Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story
It was estimated that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
Sustainability Standards News
Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
Sustainable Materials
Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
Sustainable Materials
The Quest for Sustainable Denim: Navigating Environmental and Ethical Challenges
Sustainable jeans brands like Mud Jeans and Nudie Jeans lead a transformative shift towards eco-friendly practices, exemplifying the feasibility of aligning consumer demand with ethical and environmental imperatives.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
Sustainability Standards News
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools are currently being utilized by approximately 100 multinational companies, including renowned brands such as Lacoste, Supima, and Primark.
Sustainability Governance
Navigating Sustainability Reporting: Understanding the CSRD and ISSB Frameworks
While the objectives of the CSRD and the ISSB overlap to some extent, notable differences define their operational methodologies.
Sustainable Materials
Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview
Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.
Innovation Forum: Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
This two-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
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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.
6 Trends in Corporate Sustainability that Will Shape 2023
The need to improve supply chain sustainability will promote the search for alternative suppliers, training existing ones, ensuring the rights of people along the chains, and due diligence and adaptation.
PI Apparel Merchandise Planning: Facilitating Innovation Through Collaboration
PI Apparel’s Merchandise Planning event will look at these new technologies that are revolutionizing the Merchant’s role, as well as the key strategies and methodologies needed to create the most customer-centric products, whilst minimizing markdowns and returns.