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Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Data-Driven Tools Are Helping Brands Address Uyghur Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
Data-Driven Tools Are Helping Brands Address Uyghur Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
Published on May 23, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Too many brands have long taken a lackadaisical approach to ensuring their supply chains are free of forced labor risk. That is no longer an option if they intend to walk their ethical talk. ... View More

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Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Published on May 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A new method chemically breaks down old fabric and reuses polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that can then be applied to new clothes and fabrics. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia
Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia
Published on April 27, 2023
About a 11 minute read

Coachtopia was co-created with a community of fashion enthusiasts, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists and more. Coach says it’s a platform for change in which Gen Z can help create the fashion future they want to see. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams
Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams
Published on April 26, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Through a nationwide network of independent haulers and reverse-recycling carriers linked through an app-based platform, CheckSammy brings long-overdue change to an outdated waste-management and recycling industry. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
One Company May Just Solve Some of Our Most Material Issues
One Company May Just Solve Some of Our Most Material Issues
Published on April 24, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Bio-design tech company Modern Meadow develops circular and regenerative approaches to creating a wide range of versatile materials, with no loss of performance or quality, that can be quickly scaled and brought to market. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
Apparel Giants Bringing Future-Friendly Fabrics to the Mainstream
Apparel Giants Bringing Future-Friendly Fabrics to the Mainstream
Published on April 21, 2023
About a 6 minute read

The apparel industry is awash in launches of circular, plant-based and carbon-sequestering fabrics set to help future-proof fashion. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
Published on April 20, 2023
About a 4 minute read

In light of new EPA guidance and increased consumer awareness, remediation strategies for the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are coming under increased scrutiny. ... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Fashion Industry’s 4 Largest Women’s-Empowerment Programs ‘RISE’ to Scale Impact
Fashion Industry’s 4 Largest Women’s-Empowerment Programs ‘RISE’ to Scale Impact
Published on April 18, 2023
About a 5 minute read

RISE will build on the proven approaches and expertise of the four founding organizations, delivered through a growing network of local partners in Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Egypt and Pakistan. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
PUMA Engaging ‘Voices of a Re:Generation’ to Help Shape Its Sustainability Strategy
PUMA Engaging ‘Voices of a Re:Generation’ to Help Shape Its Sustainability Strategy
Published on April 7, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The year-long partnership with four young influencers will explore actionable ways to implement feedback within PUMA’s business and sustainability strategies, while using the voices’ platforms to communicate PUMA’s efforts transparently and aut... View More

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Materials & Packaging
How to Select Sustainable Textiles for the Built Environment
How to Select Sustainable Textiles for the Built Environment
Published on March 31, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Acknowledging that many textile manufacturers are vague about their products, with little to no proof of sustainability or misrepresenting their claims, can be disheartening. But there are a few key ways to identify a greenwashed product. ... View More

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Materials & Packaging
3 Material Innovators Using Algae to Paint Greener Picture for Fashion
3 Material Innovators Using Algae to Paint Greener Picture for Fashion
Published on March 10, 2023
About a 7 minute read

Living Ink, Algaeing and Mounid are changing the game with carbon-negative, fast-to-produce alternatives to carcinogenic, petroleum-based inks, dyes and textiles. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Natural Rubber Production Driving Responsible Forestry
Natural Rubber Production Driving Responsible Forestry
Published on March 10, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Many natural rubber users cannot claim that their rubber is sourced responsibly due to the highly fragmented market at the top of the supply chain. But a growing number of brands are using their influence to change that. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Apparel Brands Drive Circular Fashion Future with Recyclable, Renewable Fabrics
Apparel Brands Drive Circular Fashion Future with Recyclable, Renewable Fabrics
Published on February 16, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Pangaia and Filippa K are the latest to unveil collaborations with circular textile innovators — fueling progress toward closing the loop on fabric waste. ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Investors Can No Longer Ignore China’s Lagging ESG Performance
Investors Can No Longer Ignore China’s Lagging ESG Performance
Published on February 14, 2023
About a 6 minute read

For brands that pulled out of Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, the cost was in the billions. But Russia is a tiny economy compared to China; and the costs of inaction on ESG issues could be multitudes of magnitude bigger. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Outdoor Apparel Brands Present Path to Lower-Impact Textile, Apparel Factories
Outdoor Apparel Brands Present Path to Lower-Impact Textile, Apparel Factories
Published on February 13, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Study by Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI, Gore and the Outdoor Industry Association reveal major CO2, cost and energy savings with decarbonized heating processes. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Farm-Level Data, Regenerative Practices Shaping the Future of US Cotton
Farm-Level Data, Regenerative Practices Shaping the Future of US Cotton
Published on February 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

These types of farming practices will ensure the soil used to grow cotton remains healthy enough to grow the crop year after year. ... View More

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Circular EconomyMarketing & Communications
BIER Guides Beverage Companies on Water Circularity
BIER Guides Beverage Companies on Water Circularity
Published on January 24, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The Guide provides easy-to-follow processes, as well as important considerations when pivoting focus from on-site techniques to off-site circularity endeavors. ... View More

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Supply ChainCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Trending: Reports Call for Fashion to End Its Wicked Ways
Trending: Reports Call for Fashion to End Its Wicked Ways
Published on January 19, 2023
About a 5 minute read

New reports by Zero Waste Europe and Planet Tracker slam the industry for piecemeal attempts at sustainability and circularity; where it fails to adopt more holistic approaches and take greater responsibility for environmental and social issues, inve... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Modern Meadow Partners to Scale Sustainable Materials Development for Outdoor Apparel Market
Published on January 11, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The materials innovator and sustainable fabric giant Singtex are co-developing new biomaterials across a range of applications — starting with a sustainably produced, waterproof, membrane-based material for outdoor apparel. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
H&M’s 'Loooptopia' Metaverse Experience Rewards Players for Creating Circular Fashion
H&M’s 'Loooptopia' Metaverse Experience Rewards Players for Creating Circular Fashion
Published on January 6, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The new H&M Loooptopia Experience on Roblox allows users to experiment with their digital identity and learn about fashion and circularity in a fun, creative and playful environment. ... View More

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