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Community-Inclusive Supply Chain Helping Regenerate Ecosystems, Economies in South Asia
THE NEXT ECONOMY - By thinking of suppliers more as business partners, companies such as Tengri are creating new models for ethical, regenerative supply chains.
ASICS Launches Product Carbon-Footprint Labeling
MARKETING AND COMMS - By releasing its product carbon-impact data, ASICS joins a growing number of companies sharing this information to help consumers working to address their environmental impacts make more educated purchasing decisions.
Data-Driven Tools Are Helping Brands Address Uyghur Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
SUPPLY CHAIN - 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.
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
WASTE NOT - 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.
Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - 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.
Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams
WASTE NOT - 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and reverse-recycling carriers linked through an app-based platform, CheckSammy brings long-overdue change to an outdated waste-management and recycling industry.
One Company May Just Solve Some of Our Most Material Issues
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - 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.
Apparel Giants Bringing Future-Friendly Fabrics to the Mainstream
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - The apparel industry is awash in launches of circular, plant-based and carbon-sequestering fabrics set to help future-proof fashion.
PFAS-Removal Solutions for Consumer Products Show Promise But Remain Costly
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - In light of new EPA guidance and increased consumer awareness, remediation strategies for the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are coming under increased scrutiny.
Fashion Industry’s 4 Largest Women’s-Empowerment Programs ‘RISE’ to Scale Impact
SUPPLY CHAIN - 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.
PUMA Engaging ‘Voices of a Re:Generation’ to Help Shape Its Sustainability Strategy
COLLABORATION - 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 authentically.
How to Select Sustainable Textiles for the Built Environment
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - 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.
3 Material Innovators Using Algae to Paint Greener Picture for Fashion
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Living Ink, Algaeing and Mounid are changing the game with carbon-negative, fast-to-produce alternatives to carcinogenic, petroleum-based inks, dyes and textiles.
Natural Rubber Production Driving Responsible Forestry
SUPPLY CHAIN - 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.
Apparel Brands Drive Circular Fashion Future with Recyclable, Renewable Fabrics
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Pangaia and Filippa K are the latest to unveil collaborations with circular textile innovators — fueling progress toward closing the loop on fabric waste.
Investors Can No Longer Ignore China’s Lagging ESG Performance
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - 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.
Outdoor Apparel Brands Present Path to Lower-Impact Textile, Apparel Factories
CLEANTECH - Study by Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI, Gore and the Outdoor Industry Association reveal major CO2, cost and energy savings with decarbonized heating processes.
Farm-Level Data, Regenerative Practices Shaping the Future of US Cotton
SUPPLY CHAIN - These types of farming practices will ensure the soil used to grow cotton remains healthy enough to grow the crop year after year.
BIER Guides Beverage Companies on Water Circularity
WASTE NOT - The Guide provides easy-to-follow processes, as well as important considerations when pivoting focus from on-site techniques to off-site circularity endeavors.
Trending: Reports Call for Fashion to End Its Wicked Ways
SUPPLY CHAIN - 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, investors must help move the needle.
