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H&M’s ‘green’ financing tool supports supplier sustainability
The collaborative program aims to help manufacturers overcome the funding hurdles of implementing sustainable practices. Here's how.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2024 -
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Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton
The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton initiative for greater traceability and transparency over its supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • July 19, 2024 -
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Debrand aims to scale textile recycling in US amid growing brand and policy demand
WM-backed Debrand’s expansion into the U.S. aims to strengthen textile sorting and recycling infrastructure in North America. Factors like chemical recycling and EPR could influence the market for textile recycling.
By Megan Quinn • July 18, 2024 -
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SEC’s ESG greenwashing, human capital disclosure rules pushed to October
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s delayed rulemaking timeline comes against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on ESG-related regulations.
By Zoya Mirza • July 11, 2024 -
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Shein invests $270M to create Circularity Fund in EU, UK
The fast fashion giant said the money will support startups as well as more mature businesses working in the textile-to-textile recycling space.
By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024 -
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Sustainable garment tech hub to open in Miami
Spain-based Jeanologia is opening the production center as it looks to expand its presence in the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • July 9, 2024 -
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Worldly expands C-suite with 2 new hires
Kevin Vranes and Jay Gaines were brought in to work on product innovation and marketing as the sustainability data platform looks to expand its reach.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2024 -
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TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening
The platform’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.
By Laurel Deppen • June 28, 2024 -
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Consumers want ethical sourcing, labeling on manmade fibers: report
Nearly three quarters of survey respondents think materials such as viscose and lyocell should come from sustainable forests.
By Lara Ewen • June 26, 2024 -
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Zara owner pledges to stop using endangered and ancient forests in paper packaging
The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove those materials from textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2024 -
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Gap, H&M, others join initiative to decarbonize fashion supply chain
The Future Supply Initiative will provide brands with financing models and technical support to help their suppliers transition to low carbon technologies and solutions.
By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024 -
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Target, FibreTrace and Cargill partner to verify raw cotton
Luminescent pigments are integrated into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain to verify U.S. and Brazilian cotton.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 17, 2024 -
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New York EPR for packaging bill fails to pass before end of legislative session
The state Senate approved the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act last week, but the bill stalled in the Assembly. Bottle bill expansion and mattress EPR legislation also didn’t advance.
By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2024 -
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Continued plastic use financially risky for brands: report
Existing and upcoming legislation ramps up pressure for companies to find more sustainable materials, according to byPlasticFree.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 13, 2024 -
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The fashion industry’s ‘urgent need’ for sustainable practices
It is “incumbent” on the industry to “bring new solutions forward,” said experts and stakeholders at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting.
By Zoya Mirza • June 7, 2024 -
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Luxe Pack highlights packaging psychology and sustainability trends
Estée Lauder’s chief sustainability officer and other speakers shared their perspectives on upcoming trends in the cosmetics and luxury packaging sectors.
By Hayley Lind • June 5, 2024 -
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Renewcell lands buyer, will operate under new name
Following bankruptcy, the Circulose maker was acquired by Sweden-based investment firm Altor in a move to help the company “thrive on a global scale.”
By Laurel Deppen • June 5, 2024 -
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2 major EU sustainability and human rights regulations signed into law
The rules, which ban destruction of unsold textiles among other things, aim to redefine product standards and promote sustainability.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 4, 2024 -
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Study questions reports of clothing waste in Ghana
The findings contradict widespread claims of secondhand textile disposal challenges at the Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 3, 2024 -
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White House looks to bolster carbon market credibility
The Biden administration released new principles for responsibly participating in voluntary carbon markets in what was called a “pragmatic step” by the CEO of carbon data platform Sylvera.
By Lamar Johnson • May 31, 2024 -
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Mytheresa and Vestiaire Collective expand partnership
The luxury digital platform will allow all customers in Europe and the U.S. to receive store credit when they sell their pre-worn designer goods.
By Lara Ewen • May 29, 2024 -
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Mara Hoffman puts namesake brand on hold
The 2023 CFDA Environmental Sustainability award-winner cited challenges with creating eco-friendly fashion.
By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2024 -
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Q&ARegulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough
James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.
By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2024 -
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California Gov. Newsom says climate bills are ‘funded’ in his revised state budget
The governor’s original budget proposal for 2024-2025 left out funding needed to implement climate disclosure bills SB 253 and SB 261 — an omission met with much criticism.
By Zoya Mirza • May 15, 2024 -
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EU adopts CSRD reporting delay, gives non-EU companies until 2026 to comply
Exempted companies will now have more time to focus on the implementation of broader sustainability reporting requirements before they start observing sector-specific standards.
By Zoya Mirza • May 9, 2024
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