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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Wildlife Works Becomes Africa’s First Carbon-Neutral, Fair Trade Factory
Wildlife Works Becomes Africa’s First Carbon-Neutral, Fair Trade Factory
Published on July 20, 2015
About a 2 minute read

Forest conservation firm Wildlife Works' factory in Kenya has become the first in Africa to be both carbon neutral and certified by Fair Trade USA.On the heels of this announcement, Wildlife Works is launching its first-ever carbon-neutral, Fair Trad... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Upcycled Clothing Line, Hong Kong Exhibit Aiming to Combat Waste in Fashion
Trending: Upcycled Clothing Line, Hong Kong Exhibit Aiming to Combat Waste in Fashion
Published on July 16, 2015
About a 4 minute read

With ever-changing fashion trends, cheap and disposable clothing creates heaping piles of landfill trash around the world. Two recent developments in the fashion industry — an art exhibit and a recycled clothing line — aim to spread awareness of ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
adidas, Parley for the Oceans Unveil First Footwear Made from Upcycled Ocean Waste
adidas, Parley for the Oceans Unveil First Footwear Made from Upcycled Ocean Waste
Published on June 30, 2015
About a 3 minute read

This week at the United Nations headquarters, adidas celebrated its new partnership with Parley for the Oceans by showcasing the first innovative footwear concept born from the collaboration.Parley for the Oceans brings together creators, thinkers an... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Adventure for Good: Cotopaxi's New CIO on Truly Integrated, Effective Philanthropy
Adventure for Good: Cotopaxi's New CIO on Truly Integrated, Effective Philanthropy
Published on June 24, 2015
About a 6 minute read

Last month I did a feature interview with Davis Smith, CEO of outdoor gear and apparel company Cotopaxi, and was impressed with the way the brand had managed to build sustainability and social responsibility into its business model. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Fashion Footprint Tells Shoppers the Story Behind Their Clothing Choices at Point of Sale
Fashion Footprint Tells Shoppers the Story Behind Their Clothing Choices at Point of Sale
Published on June 17, 2015
About a 3 minute read

The far-reaching social impacts of the fashion industry were catapulted into the global spotlight with the devastating collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Trending: Fashion Loved, and Not So Loved, by Forests
Trending: Fashion Loved, and Not So Loved, by Forests
Published on June 8, 2015
About a 4 minute read

Last week, a colorful protest temporarily diverted attention from the red carpet parade at the 2015 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards at New York City’s Lincoln Center.Dressed in sleek formal wear, activists deployed a l... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
How Looptworks and Southwest Airlines Partnered to Close a Loop
How Looptworks and Southwest Airlines Partnered to Close a Loop
Published on June 4, 2015
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Fashion is probably the last thing you think about when you see a leather airplane seat – yet through a partnership between Southwest Airlines and textile and accessories upcycler Looptworks, 43 acres of leather collected from 80,000 discarded Sout... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Looptworks Working to Replenish the Colorado River — with Your Help
Looptworks Working to Replenish the Colorado River — with Your Help
Published on May 27, 2015
About a 4 minute read

Fresh from its successful collaboration with Southwest Airlines on its LUV Seat collection of bags and accessories upcycled from the airline’s leather seats, Looptworks has launched an email campaign to enlist its customers’ help in restoring the... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
‘The True Cost’ Brings Fashion’s Dark Secrets to the Big Screen
‘The True Cost’ Brings Fashion’s Dark Secrets to the Big Screen
Published on May 27, 2015
About a 4 minute read

Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing a range of startup fashion brands doing inspiring work on developing sustainable and socially responsible business models. However, it’s hard to escape the fact that the textile industry�... View More

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Circular Economy
With G-Star’s RAW for the Oceans Collection, You Can Help Clean Up the Seas — and Get Free Dry Cleaning for Life
With G-Star’s RAW for the Oceans Collection, You Can Help Clean Up the Seas — and Get Free Dry Cleaning for Life
Published on May 22, 2015
About a 2 minute read

The Eco Laundry Company, the world’s first certified B Corp dry cleaner and laundry service franchise, has announced a strategic partnership with famed denim heavyweight G-Star RAW. As part of the partnership, The Eco Laundry Company will offer fre... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
This year, TOMS' One Day Without Shoes Campaign Allows You to Donate Shoes for Free
This year, TOMS' One Day Without Shoes Campaign Allows You to Donate Shoes for Free
Published on May 13, 2015
About a 2 minute read

With the rise of brands such as Warby Parker, Soapbox Soaps, Plum Organics and Bombas Socks, the one-for-one giving model has become a popular way for companies to easily tie social impact to consumer product purchases and show just how easy it can b... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Offsetters, Eco Fashion Week Team Up to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Fashion Industry
Offsetters, Eco Fashion Week Team Up to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Fashion Industry
Published on May 11, 2015
About a 5 minute read

Last month, Vancouver welcomed back the ninth season of Eco Fashion Week (EFW), to celebrate the ongoing transformation of the fashion industry into one that is aware of and co-exists with the environment. This year’s Eco Fashion Week fell during E... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Levi's Educates the Next Generation, Continues to Innovate Around Water Conservation
Levi's Educates the Next Generation, Continues to Innovate Around Water Conservation
Published on May 9, 2015
About a 0 minute read

More and more companies are beginning to acknowledge the importance of water stewardship to the longevity of their operations, regardless of industry. Consumer-facing brands can have added impact — and have added responsibility — to engage their ... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
World's Largest Rayon Producer Announces Game-Changing Forest Protection Policy
World's Largest Rayon Producer Announces Game-Changing Forest Protection Policy
Published on May 7, 2015
About a 3 minute read

Today, global viscose giant Aditya Birla Group announced an industry-leading commitment to eliminate sourcing from the world’s ancient and endangered forests for all of its Viscose fibers, which are widely used in clothing and textiles.Aditya Birla... View More

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Supply Chain
Trending: 'Low-Carb' Clothing, a T-Shirt Vending Machine and a Nordic Action Plan for Sustainable Fashion
Trending: 'Low-Carb' Clothing, a T-Shirt Vending Machine and a Nordic Action Plan for Sustainable Fashion
Published on May 1, 2015
About a 5 minute read

The past week saw continued momentum in the global push for a more sustainable fashion industry, some from some surprising sources. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Uber and Goodwill Partner to Make Spring Cleaning Simple and Easy
Uber and Goodwill Partner to Make Spring Cleaning Simple and Easy
Published on April 29, 2015
About a 2 minute read

Spring cleaning this year just got a little easier: On Saturday, May 2nd, donating old clothes will be a breeze thanks to a partnership between Goodwill and Uber. Donors can open the Uber app on Saturday, select the GIVE option at the bottom of the s... View More

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Latest Crop of Sustainable Startups Named Semi-Finalists in 2015 SB Innovation Open
Latest Crop of Sustainable Startups Named Semi-Finalists in 2015 SB Innovation Open
Published on April 28, 2015
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It’s time once again for the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) — our annual competition for startups poised to make scalable, sustainable impacts. Each year, we receive submissions from hundreds of purpose-driven ventures innovating to sh... View More

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Supply Chain
Two Years On, How Are Global Fashion Supply Chains Changing in the Wake of Rana Plaza?
Two Years On, How Are Global Fashion Supply Chains Changing in the Wake of Rana Plaza?
Published on April 24, 2015
About a 3 minute read

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the devastating collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh. It also marks the second Fashion Revolution Day, launched last year to commemorate the Rana Plaza disaster with the aims of encouraging ... View More

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Supply ChainMarketing & Communications
Fashionistas Around the World to Demand Industry Clean Up Its Act on Fashion Revolution Day 2015
Fashionistas Around the World to Demand Industry Clean Up Its Act on Fashion Revolution Day 2015
Published on April 23, 2015
About a 4 minute read

On Friday, the second annual Fashion Revolution Day, people in 66 countries around the world will challenge global fashion brands to demonstrate commitment to transparency across the length of the value chain, from farmers to factory workers, brands ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Brad Pitt and Sheryl Crow Want to Insulate Homes for the Needy with Your Old Jeans
Trending: Brad Pitt and Sheryl Crow Want to Insulate Homes for the Needy with Your Old Jeans
Published on April 22, 2015
About a 5 minute read

In honor of Earth Day this week, both Brad Pitt and Sheryl Crow are using their star power to back initiatives aimed at helping responsibly build affordable housing for those in need, while bringing awareness to the importance of textile recycling.Fi... View More

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