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Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods
Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.
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 Supply Chains
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure
The forthcoming two-day Innovation Forum conference will delve into the critical sustainability challenges in commodity supply chains, focusing on navigating evolving legislation and its practical implications for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
Sustainable Materials
Ba&sh Champions Regenerative Farming in Collaboration with Nativa
The brand collaborates with Nativa to lead the transformation of Uruguayan farms toward regenerative practices, marking a strategic move to fund and support sustainable, environmentally conscious agriculture.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
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 Standards News
Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions
Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.
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Sustainable Supply Chains
Ecovia Intelligence Explains How a Regenerative Agriculture Will Help to Achieve a Circular Economy
Ecovia Intelligence’s summit this month in Amsterdam delves into advancing the transition to a circular economy and promoting regenerative agriculture practices for a sustainable and nature-positive food system.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.