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Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge
Sustainable Materials

Advancements in Sustainable Materials: Aware, Pangaia, and Birla Cellulose Lead the Charge

These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.
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|December 29th, 2023|11:51 AM
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Suppliers News

Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant

With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
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|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
Sustainable Suppliers News

Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis

For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
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|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join the Plastic-Free Vegan Leather Movement
Sustainable Supply Chains

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join the Plastic-Free Vegan Leather Movement

Ecovative is part of an emerging industry of producers of materials that use mushrooms instead of animal skins to make leather, and are bringing major brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Stella McCartney on board.
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|October 27th, 2022|6:37 PM
B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies

B Corporation is Evolving its Standards for Companies

B Lab has just shared a new draft of the updated standard protocol that will be implemented in 2024.
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|September 28th, 2022|2:38 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.
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|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes
Sustainable Suppliers News

Camper Follows a Circular Economy by Producing Repairable Shoes

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.
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|January 10th, 2023|2:03 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.
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|July 25th, 2023|8:54 AM
Leather Working Group’s Positive Impact Continues to Spread with New Partnerships

Leather Working Group’s Positive Impact Continues to Spread with New Partnerships

Leather Working Group will continue to strengthen its ties with key players in the industry including Textile Exchange, in order to launch the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather initiative this coming March.
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|February 2nd, 2023|4:02 PM
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Sustainable Materials

Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
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|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM