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"Sustainable Clothing" News Archive
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.
Sustainability Standards News
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.
Sustainability Standards News
The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.
Sustainability Standards News
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Achieves Remarkable Growth and Sustained Progress Across Sustainability Metrics
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol triples its grower membership in three years, with 975 growers on 1.7 million acres, highlighting its dedication to sustainability in the industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Why Science-Based Targets for Fashion Companies Are Here to Stay
Implemented by LVMH, Kering, and H&M, The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unveils groundbreaking targets to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation and nature-based climate solutions.
Sustainable Materials
Ethical Consumerism
The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
Sustainable Materials
The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts
The UN's Fashion Industry Charter releases two key reports to slash fashion's carbon footprint: one on low-carbon fibers, another on sustainable animal fiber sourcing, driving eco-conscious practices.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cofaco Industries Invests Close to US$2 Million in Plant Improvements
Cofaco Industries invested nearly US$2 million to install an industrial dryer in the fabric dyeing area, enhancing fabric production and effluent control.
Sustainability Governance
Fashion Forward 2024: Charting Global Trends in Trade and Commerce with USFIA
Explore the vibrant landscape of global fashion trade with the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), a three-decade champion of international commerce, dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering the growth of the U.S. fashion industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
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Sustainable Materials
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.
Sustainability Governance
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Sustainable Supply Chains
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.