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Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future
Sustainable Materials

Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future

Mango is elevating its sustainability efforts by partnering with Materra to introduce regenerative cotton in its 2024 collection, achieving a significant milestone in sustainability with complete traceability of the cotton value chain through Materra's Co:Farm platform.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 4th, 2023|12:31 PM
The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 28th, 2023|11:16 AM
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
Sustainable Suppliers News

Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts

TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 29th, 2024|11:01 AM
Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations
Sustainable Supply Chains

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability: The Significance of Environmental Product Declarations

As consumers become more environmentally conscious, businesses are under pressure to not only reduce their own environmental footprint but also to ensure that their products are sourced and manufactured sustainably.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 19th, 2024|11:59 AM
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure
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.
Innovation ForumInnovation Forum
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program
Sustainability Standards News

FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program

FoodChain ID's acquisition of Organic Certifiers Inc., an accredited certification body by the USDA National Organic Program, elevates its status to a top five certifier, reinforcing its authority and trustworthiness in organic certification.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 20th, 2024|4:27 PM
Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains

Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains

Fashion brands and retailers are at a pivotal point, as a new study signals the risk of irreversible harm to livelihoods, environments, and future production unless significant improvements are made in their relationship with cotton supply chains.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 11th, 2023|12:55 PM
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 25th, 2023|8:54 AM