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“Forever Chemicals” Found in 17,000 sites in the United Kingdom and Europe
PFASs, chemicals present in teflon and associated with cancer risks, have been found in high concentrations throughout Europe.
LVMH Aims to Cut Water Consumption by 30% by 2030
LVMH, the multinational conglomerate encompassing renowned luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, has committed to a formidable goal of reducing its global water consumption by 30% by the year 2030.
Adidas DryDye Develops Technology to Forgo the Use of Water
In partnership with textile company DryDye, the sporting goods brand developed its own sustainable technology for printing T-shirts that uses no water in the process.
How Textile Manufacturers Are Making Denim More Sustainable
The incredible amounts of water and toxic dyes used in manufacturing jeans saw a panel discussion take place in Amsterdam last month. The event welcomed an array of industry professionals, who met to chat over the viable and sustainable future of one of the world's most purchased pieces of cloth - denim.
Bluesign Revises its Guidelines for Chemical Use in Textiles
Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.
How the Fashion Industry Can Reduce its Water Footprint
Although the fashion industry has taken measures to address carbon emissions, here's what it needs to do to make its practices more sustainable and less wasteful of water.
Gap Inc. Joins Forces with Industry Giants to Alleviate India’s Water Crisis
The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) is launching the Women + Water Collaborative to improve water and sanitation access in India with the collaboration of Gap Inc., Cargill, GSK, WaterAid, and the WRC, targeting the Krishna and Godavari basins in a cross-sector effort to address water issues.
BF+DA Campaigns for Dirty Denim and Water Usage Awareness
Wednesday marks the last day of #10Wears1Wash, a water usage awareness campaign initiated by the Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator (BF+DA).
Levi Strauss Displays its Results of Water Use in its Value Chain
By 2025, Levi Strauss & Co. will use 50% less water in the manufacturing of its classic jeans.
How H&M Has Cut Down on Water Use in Denim
With various collaboration’s under the Swedish retail giant’s belt including with Lee and WWF, H&M has proved time and time again that it’s wholly committed to reducing its water footprint.
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“Forever Chemicals” Found in 17,000 sites in the United Kingdom and Europe
PFASs, chemicals present in teflon and associated with cancer risks, have been found in high concentrations throughout Europe.
LVMH Aims to Cut Water Consumption by 30% by 2030
LVMH, the multinational conglomerate encompassing renowned luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, has committed to a formidable goal of reducing its global water consumption by 30% by the year 2030.
Adidas DryDye Develops Technology to Forgo the Use of Water
In partnership with textile company DryDye, the sporting goods brand developed its own sustainable technology for printing T-shirts that uses no water in the process.