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WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom

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.
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|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices

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.
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|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants

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.
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|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact

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.
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|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM
Made in Germany: How Trigema is Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Manufacturing
Apparel & Textiles
Manufacturing 4.0

Made in Germany: How Trigema is Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Manufacturing

Discover how Trigema, Germany’s largest sportswear manufacturer, is redefining sustainability with energy-efficient production and responsible sourcing. Learn how legacy brands can integrate ESG principles while maintaining competitiveness.
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|March 17th, 2025|4:50 PM
 The Road to Decarbonization: Electrification in the Textile Industry
Apparel & Textiles

The Road to Decarbonization: Electrification in the Textile Industry

Discover how electrification offers the textile industry a clear path to decarbonization and how brands and manufacturers can lead the way toward net-zero emissions.
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|March 13th, 2025|5:33 PM
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics

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.
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|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses

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).
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|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments

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.
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|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review

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.
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|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM