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"Sustainable Fashion Industry" News Archive
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EU's New Textile Waste Regulations: A Turning Point for the Fashion Industry
Discover how the EU's new textile waste collection regulations set to take effect in 2025 will push the fashion industry towards sustainability, with eco-design standards and eco-contributions leading the charge.
|March 7th, 2025|1:40 PM
Greenpeace Unveils Global Journey of Donated Clothing Through Geolocation Study
Greenpeace utilizes advanced geolocation technology to unveil the fate of donated clothing, exposing a significant lack of second-life utilization as tracked items, placed in containers and stores, embark on a complex and uncertain global journey.
|November 29th, 2023|2:28 PM
C&A Joins Forces with Recover for a New Recycled Collection
German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.
|May 9th, 2023|7:08 AM
Sustainable Fashion: the Future Wears Ethical Clothing
In response to EU legislation tightening up, more and more companies are emerging in the field of ethical or sustainable fashion.
|May 12th, 2022|3:36 PM
ABLE: Inspiring Consumers to Realize Their Purchasing Power
Dedicated to advancing ethically-made fashion, B Corp member ABLE is a women-run brand that empowers handweavers in Ethiopia.
|July 22nd, 2022|12:24 PM
Timberland and Icebreaker Collaborate to Redefine Wool-Inspired Fashion
Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.
|June 6th, 2023|9:04 AM
Kering Group Announces Ban on Angora Fur in Luxury Fashion
Kering Group, a leading luxury fashion conglomerate with brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, aligns with industry leaders in animal welfare by pledging to remove angora materials from its products.
|January 17th, 2024|10:14 AM
Fashion Revolution Week is Set to Pioneer Sustainable Practices in the Fashion Industry
Fashion Revolution Week 2024, from April 15th to 24th, celebrates the nonprofit's tenth anniversary, uniting individuals globally to advocate for a more sustainable and transparent fashion industry.
|April 16th, 2024|7:27 AM
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.
|November 2nd, 2023|4:05 PM
Stella McCartney Earns SBTi Approval for Ambitious Climate Targets
Stella McCartney achieves SBTi approval for ambitious climate targets, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fashion and commitment to combating climate change.
|August 3rd, 2023|12:20 PM
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H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint
The Swedish fashion retail giant has committed to reducing CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, as the Science Based Targets Initiative has approved the group's targets.
|December 1st, 2022|7:01 PM
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.
|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Birla Cellulose Leads Canopy's Hot Button Report 2023
Aditya Birla Group's Birla Cellulose secures the top spot in the 2023 Canopy Hot Button Report, acknowledged as the world's second-largest sustainable MMCF producer for four consecutive years due to exemplary wood-based raw material sourcing practices.
|December 27th, 2023|2:38 PM