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Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Sustainable Materials

Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development

Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
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|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM
Balenciaga’s New “Leather” Coat is Made from Mushrooms
Sustainable Materials

Balenciaga’s New “Leather” Coat is Made from Mushrooms

The fashion house belonging to the Kering group incorporates replacing leather with mycelium at a time when the industry is increasingly researching sustainable and alternative materials.
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|December 27th, 2022|11:14 AM
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
Sustainability Governance

Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products

The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren
|June 13th, 2022|6:35 PM
Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion
Sustainable Supply Chains

Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion

Gap Inc. has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, commemorating the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly thirty years of sustainability initiatives.
GAPGAP
|May 2nd, 2024|11:25 AM
The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback
Sustainability Governance

The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act: An Analysis of Its Recent Legislative Setback

Despite strong support from environmental advocates, the New York Fashion Act faces significant resistance from influential trade groups like the AAFA, posing ongoing legislative challenges for the fashion industry.
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|June 18th, 2024|11:13 AM
VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles
Sustainable Supply Chains

VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles

Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
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|July 3rd, 2023|11:46 AM
Primark’s “Mom Jeans” Carry Cradle to Cradle® Certification

Primark’s “Mom Jeans” Carry Cradle to Cradle® Certification

This certification is globally recognized for producing more sustainably and with the least possible impact on people and the planet.
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|October 17th, 2022|1:28 PM
The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion
Sustainability Governance

The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion

Currently, less than 1% of clothing is recycled. Here is what fashion companies like Sepiia, Ecoalf, and Stella McCartney are doing in response.
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|March 14th, 2023|3:06 PM
Stella McCartney Co-Founds $200 Million Investment Fund for Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable Supply Chains

Stella McCartney Co-Founds $200 Million Investment Fund for Sustainable Solutions

Founded with the Collaborative Fund, the British pioneer brand in sustainability has co-founded "Collab SOS" which will be responsible for managing investments in companies aimed at promoting a new, more sustainable, Series A and Series B economy.
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|December 29th, 2022|1:20 PM
The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Ethical Consumerism

The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward

Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
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|April 10th, 2024|5:37 PM