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WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Bananatex Crafts Compostable Jerseys from Abacá Banana Plants
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.
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|January 5th, 2024|11:37 AM
Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM
Patagonia Releases Its Most Insulated Jacket Eve Made from Recycled Marine Plastics
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 26th, 2023|1:03 PM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
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).
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 16th, 2024|12:06 PM