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Fashion Network Brand in Focus: C.O.R
A London-based label founded by British-Iraqi designer/DJ Yesawi, "Children of Revolution" combines culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability, showcasing a military-inspired aesthetic
|July 19th, 2023|9:33 AM
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Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.
|July 17th, 2023|1:16 PM
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Canada Investigates Nike for Alleged Use of Forced Uyghur Labor in China
Following a comprehensive evaluation of grievances raised by a coalition comprising 28 civil society organizations in June 2022, a series of investigations were initiated to address concerns surrounding the international activities of 13 Canadian companies.
|July 12th, 2023|12:02 PM
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Threads of Tradition: Indigenous Fashion’s Timeless Commitment to Sustainability
Here is FTA’s round up of Indigenous designers from across Canada you should know about:
|June 26th, 2023|1:50 PM
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Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom
The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.
|June 12th, 2023|12:09 PM
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Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.
|June 1st, 2023|1:19 PM
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The Dangers of Microfibers in the Textile Industry
Unlike other sectors, which are in the process of changing to combat microplastics, fashion is still not doing enough to control microfiber pollution. Learn what the adidas, the North Face, and C&A are doing about it.
|May 25th, 2023|10:54 AM
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5 Ways AI is Transforming the Fashion Industry for Sustainability
In this article, The Fashion Network explains the transformation of the fashion industry by enabling virtual marketing campaigns and fashion shows, virtual fitting rooms, improving the second-hand market, and integrating AI into rental fashion.
|May 24th, 2023|3:40 PM
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Sustainable Materials
Lululemon and Samsara Eco Join Forces to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with Samsara Eco to scale up textile-to-textile recycling and create infinitely recyclable nylon and polyester from apparel waste.
|May 23rd, 2023|2:21 PM
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How Companies are Concealing the True Environmental Costs Linked to Fast Fashion
A new Greenpeace report scrutinizes the sustainability claims of 14 fashion brands, focusing on their "eco-friendly" or "responsible" collections. It identifies several well-known brands guilty of greenwashing, such as Decathlon, H&M, Mango, Primark, Tesco, and Zara.
|May 18th, 2023|10:31 AM
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Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM
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Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion
Gap Inc. has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, commemorating the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly thirty years of sustainability initiatives.
|May 2nd, 2024|11:25 AM
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Better Cotton, in Collaboration With African Export-Import Bank, Joins WTO and FIFA Efforts To Scale More Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa
Better Cotton will conduct sustainability mapping and assessments in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire to support smallholder cotton farmers, complementing a partnership between WTO and FIFA aimed at enhancing raw material production in West and Central Africa.
|May 2nd, 2024|5:43 AM