Sustainability

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    Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston

    The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024
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    H&M, McKinsey execs to lead the former Renewcell

    Jonatan Janmark was named CEO of the company, now called Circulose, and Helena Helmersson was appointed chair of the board.

    By • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture

    “The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management said.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2024
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    5 ways the election will impact fashion

    Once a new administration is in place, policy shifts and legislative changes may have wide-ranging impacts on the industry, both at home and abroad.

    By , • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Election 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG

    Morningstar Indexes' head of strategy said the election could have differing impacts on issues advocated by ESG investors, depending on which candidate is elected.

    By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Goodwill, Reju partner on textile recycling project in North America

    The textile-to-textile regeneration company, which recently opened a production plant in Germany, is looking to build one in the U.S.

    By • Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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    Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan

    The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

    By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 30, 2024
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    H&M releases selections from previous designer collaborations

    Items from partnerships with Karl Lagerfeld, Mugler, Moschino and others will be available through the store’s pre-owned initiative.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Zara launches repair, resale and donation services in the US

    The Inditex-owned company is positioning the program as a step toward its goal of achieving carbon neutral emissions by 2040.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Gen Phoenix creates 2 new executive roles

    The recycled leather company named a chief revenue officer and a chief strategy officer as it works to expand its market reach.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
  • An arm clutches a Sway polybag containing a garment. Writing printed on the bag reads "This bag is made with seaweed."
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    Sway scaling compostable seaweed-based polybags with fashion brands

    Prana, Faherty and other brands will begin using the bags to package items like shirts and shorts. California-based material innovation startup Sway says the next applications it’s eyeing include mailers and multilayer packaging.

    By Maria Rachal • Updated Oct. 25, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

    The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024
  • Models walk the runway wearing used items during EBay's Pre-Loved Fashion Week.
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    EBay expands fashion circularity fund with $1.2M investment

    Startups and small businesses can apply for financing to launch services like apparel rental and repair.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Guess launches recycling initiative with SuperCircle

    The program, called Guess Again, allows customers to mail in textiles of any brand.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Sustainable materials firm Modern Meadow names new CEO

    David Williamson will take on the top spot after previously serving as president and COO.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    H&M to phase out new down fiber

    The fast fashion company said it will only source feathers from post-consumer recycled sources.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Gen Phoenix wants to give new life to leather: Q&A

    After collaborations with Coach and Dr. Martens, the recycled materials company hopes it can become a larger part of fashion brands’ materials.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    California passes Responsible Textile Recovery Act

    SB 707, which makes apparel producers responsible for the recycle, reuse and collection of their products, marks the nation’s first extended producer responsibility program for textiles.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Polyester recycling firm Reju opens first facility

    The plant in Frankfurt, Germany will produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of material using technology developed in partnership with IBM, Under Armour and Technip Energies.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    The North Face expands secondhand program

    The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in-store in exchange for credit.

    By • Updated Oct. 2, 2024
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    Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy

    The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Secondhand fashion offers better quality than new: report

    More than half of consumers surveyed for the 2024 OfferUp Recommerce Report said they planned to buy more preowned apparel over the next 12 months.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Mara Hoffman debuts archival sale with Vestiaire

    The sustainability-focused designer is selling more than 90 pieces from her now-paused brand in a partnership launched during Climate Week.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Fjällräven launches peer-to-peer resale marketplace

    The Swedish outdoor clothing brand has tapped Archive to power the program, which will allow consumers to buy and sell bags, gear and apparel.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Kangaroo leather ban introduced in US Senate

    The material is especially popular in high-end soccer cleats from brands such as Adidas.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024