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New Metrics
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches Tech Venture to Scale Higg Index
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches Tech Venture to Scale Higg Index
Published on May 13, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Higg Co. will provide the trusted technology industry needs to be able to implement the Higg Index at scale; while the SAC will continue to focus on driving sustainability measurement and improvements in the apparel, footwear and textile industry. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Timberland, Wrangler, VF Foundation Support Regenerative Ranching Research
Timberland, Wrangler, VF Foundation Support Regenerative Ranching Research
Published on May 8, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Research aims to demonstrate economic and environmental gains for sustainable ranching practices. The systems-based research project focuses on 12 interrelated topics — including soil carbon and water, greenhouse gas emissions, and livestock wellbe... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Biodegradable Seat Covers: Lenzing on the Latest in Circular Auto Parts
Biodegradable Seat Covers: Lenzing on the Latest in Circular Auto Parts
Published on May 6, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Through a partnership with Swiss automaker Rinspeed, textile giant Lenzing is expanding into auto upholstery — and changing what it feels like to sit on wood. ... View More

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Marketing & Communications
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Published on April 25, 2019
About a 5 minute read

On the sixth anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, Fashion Revolution’s most recent Transparency Index indicates slow progress across the industry. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular Economy
Changing Behavior, One Reused Item at a Time
Changing Behavior, One Reused Item at a Time
Published on April 22, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Despite inspirational efforts being made across the top fashion brands, we are consuming more clothing, using it for nearly half as long and still filling up our Earth with unwanted and unused clothing and textiles. The existing solution we can utili... View More

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Innovation & Technology
The Allbirds Carbon Fund: We’re Changing, So the Climate Doesn’t
The Allbirds Carbon Fund: We’re Changing, So the Climate Doesn’t
Published on April 22, 2019
About a 2 minute read

We have a contract with our customers to continuously improve our products and business. We’ve relentlessly sought out new ways to lessen our environmental impact — and when we can’t find one, we invent it. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
‘Round and ‘Round We Finally Go: Why I Believe We’ll Achieve a Circular Economy, Part 1
‘Round and ‘Round We Finally Go: Why I Believe We’ll Achieve a Circular Economy, Part 1
Published on April 5, 2019
About a 8 minute read

While a growing number of industries are working to eliminate waste globally, two in particular — which happen to be two of the world’s biggest culprits where waste is concerned — also have me feeling particularly inspired. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Trending: With These Shoes, You Can Now Literally Walk Your Sustainability Talk
Trending: With These Shoes, You Can Now Literally Walk Your Sustainability Talk
Published on April 3, 2019
About a 4 minute read

While SOLExUBB’s ‘world’s most eco-friendly shoe’ has been Kickstart-ed more than 150 times over, Sweden’s Icebug has reached climate-positivity — and is challenging the rest of the footwear industry to follow suit. ... View More

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Organizational Governance
A Tale of a Ballet Flat, Boba Tea and Fast Fashion
A Tale of a Ballet Flat, Boba Tea and Fast Fashion
Published on March 29, 2019
About a 3 minute read

This story is about a lesson learned in the shoe business from an unlikely source: a boba tea drink. At the time, it seemed like an innocuous event in my travels — just sharing refreshments with a vendor — but I later came to realize it was a pro... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Trending: UN, Circular Innovators Continue Mission to Slow Down Fashion
Trending: UN, Circular Innovators Continue Mission to Slow Down Fashion
Published on March 19, 2019
About a 9 minute read

A handful of new initiatives, products and innovations continue the attack on fashion’s wasteful and environmentally and socially destructive practices from a variety of angles. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
#WearNext: Make Fashion Circular, NYC Partner to Tackle Clothing Waste
#WearNext: Make Fashion Circular, NYC Partner to Tackle Clothing Waste
Published on March 6, 2019
About a 3 minute read

As well as being able to drop off clothing at stores and other collection points, New Yorkers will be encouraged to get involved by donating, repairing, reselling or swapping their old clothes to give them a new life. ... View More

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Circular Economy
The Big Climate Issue We Need to Focus on in 2019: Textiles and Circularity
The Big Climate Issue We Need to Focus on in 2019: Textiles and Circularity
Published on March 5, 2019
About a 3 minute read

I want to encourage all of the stakeholders — brands and consumers — to work together to move the needle, as we look to mitigate fashion and textile waste impact over the next two decades. ... View More

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Circular Economy
What Fashion Can Learn from Other Industries Promoting a Circular Economy
What Fashion Can Learn from Other Industries Promoting a Circular Economy
Published on March 4, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Sustainability in fashion is growing, but several other industries have been pioneering a push towards a circular economy, as well — and the fashion community may be able to take notes. ... View More

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A Q+A with Sustana Group CEO and Chairman Fabian de Armas
A Q+A with Sustana Group CEO and Chairman Fabian de Armas
Published on February 26, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Sustana Group recently released its 2019 sustainability strategy, showcasing the true impact of its environmental stewardship and announcing big steps toward an even smaller ecological footprint. Fabian de Armas, CEO and Chairman of Sustana Group, sh... View More

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Community Updates
Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support 'circular economy'
Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support 'circular economy'
Published on February 21, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Global specialty materials provider Eastman, the maker of sustainably-sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, announces a new partnership with Milan-based C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) in the wake of Première Vision Paris (PV), ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
UK Gov Proposes Tax, Other Incentives to Help End Throwaway Fashion
UK Gov Proposes Tax, Other Incentives to Help End Throwaway Fashion
Published on February 20, 2019
About a 5 minute read

The Environmental Audit Committee is calling on the UK government to make fashion retailers take responsibility for the waste they create. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Conscious Consumers Flocking to Pinterest for Sustainable Lifestyle Ideas
Conscious Consumers Flocking to Pinterest for Sustainable Lifestyle Ideas
Published on February 15, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Sustainable living is the most searched term around sustainability (+69% since last year), while searches for “sustainable living for beginners” are up 265%. ... View More

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Community Updates
Sustana Group’s New Sustainability Strategy Highlights Environmental Stewardship, Sets Measurable Goals
Sustana Group’s New Sustainability Strategy Highlights Environmental Stewardship, Sets Measurable Goals
Published on February 13, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Company Makes New Commitments to Create a Sustainable, Closed-Loop Fiber Future ... View More

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Community Updates
BASF pioneers fashion revolution with Seven Crash and San Fang at New York Fashion Week
BASF pioneers fashion revolution with Seven Crash and San Fang at New York Fashion Week
Published on February 11, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Fashion label Seven Crash unveiled its innovative ‘Quantus’ collection of unlimited possibilities with its futuristic urban streetwear outfits at the Autumn/Winter New York Fashion Week 2019. ... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Novozymes, VTT Crafting Next-Gen Solutions to Plastic Waste (and More)
Novozymes, VTT Crafting Next-Gen Solutions to Plastic Waste (and More)
Published on February 8, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Promising technologies from Finland, France could bring waste-free future closer to reality. ... View More

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