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WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Sustainable Materials
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
Sustainability Governance
Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact
The evolving discussion on double materiality holds significant implications for accounting standards and finance, with the IFRS set to determine its direction before COP26, shaping the path towards a net-zero economy.
|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM
Sustainable Materials
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.
|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
Sustainability Governance
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
Sustainability Governance
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
CommonShare's platform revolutionizes supply chain visibility by streamlining compliance and facilitating efficient supply chain tracing, ensuring accurate mapping of detained goods' journeys and enabling companies to streamline compliance efforts.
|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials
ELIX Polymers explores the potential of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials to enhance sustainability in healthcare, addressing challenges posed by cross-contamination in traditional mechanically recycled ABS amid rising demand for sustainability in medical applications.
|January 16th, 2024|12:06 PM
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Sustainability Standards News
WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Sustainable Materials
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