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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
Ganni's Co-Founder Explores the Frontiers of Material Innovation
Ganni's Nicolaj Reffstrup champions game-changing "carbon-negative cellulosic textile," developed with Rubi, a biotech start-up supported by H&M and Patagonia, signaling a greener path for the fashion industry.
Ethical Consumerism
The Influence of Celebrities in the Re-Wear Movement
This article by Fashion Takes Action, examines how society tends to criticize celebrities for repeating outfits, but this mindset perpetuates a wasteful fashion culture.
Sustainability Governance
The Future of Circular Fashion Will Require a Conscious Effort
With textile waste at an all-time high, the fashion industry needs to band together to implement measures to achieve circularity at scale.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Chloé Introduces Digital Product Identification with "Chloé Vertical"
The luxury fashion brand has developed a digital ID system with technology partner EON for each product in the Chloé Vertical Capsule Collection, which can be scanned with a smartphone through the label.
How Hugo Boss is Implementing Circularity in its Business
To meet its 2023 goal, Hugo Boss is aiming to source eight out of ten items in a circular way.
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M Takes Steps to Adjust Prices to Reflect Bangladesh's Minimum Wage Increase
H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.
Ethical Consumerism
The Most Sustainable Apparel Brands Using Alpaca Fabric
Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.
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.
Interview with Frankie Phillips - Founder of The Rubbish Fashion Company
In an interview with the Founder of The Rubbish Fashion Company, Frankie Phillips gives CommonShare her insights on what makes the fashion industry so problematic, how companies can improve on transparency and where the company is currently at in terms of their sustainability goals.
Sustainability Governance
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
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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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
H&M's $500 Million Green Bond to Fund Recycling and Renewable Energy
H&M's Green Bond, worth €500 million and part of their sustainable finance efforts, has garnered strong global investor interest, signaling a broader shift towards sustainable finance in the fashion industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
LVMH Aims to Cut Water Consumption by 30% by 2030
LVMH, the multinational conglomerate encompassing renowned luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, has committed to a formidable goal of reducing its global water consumption by 30% by the year 2030.