Grants for Circular Economy Initiatives Awarded by C&A Foundation
C&A Foundation will award nearly $1.8 million in grants to help bridge the gap between concept and implementation of circular economy business models.
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Clothing Giant’s Sustainable Sleepwear Reduces Operational Risk
Clothing giant Primark has launched its first line made from sustainable cotton; because identifying the source of materials such as cotton can be difficult, Primark will only use certified sustainable cotton in a single line of pajamas, for now. But as it slowly increases its use of sustainable cotton, the ... Read more »
Walmart: Chemical Footprint Reporting Is Key to Creating Sustainable Stuff
Companies are increasingly focusing on measuring and reporting their chemical footprint via several tactics including creating a management strategy and conducting a chemical inventory, according to a new report from the Chemical Footprint Project (CFP). Participating companies represent annual revenues totaling over $670 billion, across all sectors, sizes and locations, and ... Read more »
Retailers Bank on Environmentally-Friendly Clothing for Increased Sales
Many shoppers will shell out a little more money if they know a product, especially clothing, is environmentally friendly, market researchers report. Major retailers like J.C. Penney, H&M, and Target are increasingly tapping into that consciousness with fashion lines made from recycled fabrics. But the catch is that the prices ... Read more »
Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Weight Materials, Stronger Supply Chain
Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing. Ford is evaluating plastics made stronger by bamboo fiber for interior car parts like storage bins or side panels, writes Plastics News. The company is ... Read more »
‘Sustainable Apparel’ Apparently Continues to Gain Momentum; Supply Chain Cited
In yet another announcement about “sustainable apparel,” Levi Strauss & Co. has said that it is funding $350,000 toward new approaches and innovations in the apparel supply chain. Projects will include expanding a natural indigo dyeing facility, creating products that are less water-intensive, and making wastewater treatment solutions more accessible ... Read more »
Business Must Take Leadership Role in Clean Energy for a Thriving Economy, Says EDF
Businesses must take a strong leadership role in terms of clean energy and climate change in order to advance a thriving economy, wrote Tom Murray, VP of EDF+Business in Forbes yesterday. Murray says that a thriving economy actually depends on a thriving environment, and that US businesses must take the ... Read more »
As Trump Weighs US Involvement In Climate Accord, Corporations Turn Up The Heat
Members of the Trump administration are meeting tomorrow to discuss the global climate treaty accord and whether the United States should remain involved.
Companies Weigh In On California Clean Car Standards
Automakers that sell cars in California — the state has the largest passenger and commercial vehicle fleet in the nation — may soon face stricter pollution limits than the rest of the US.
Hundreds of Companies Tell Trump ‘Don’t Dump Paris Climate Agreement’
Hundreds of major companies yesterday urged president-elect Donald Trump to implement the Paris climate agreement, which he has vowed to “cancel” once he’s in the White House.
Why Levi’s, J&J, Other Major Firms are Using Chemical Footprinting to Manage Risk
Dozens of major companies including Levi Strauss & Co., Seagate Technology and Johnson & Johnson have participated in a first-of-its-kind effort to publicly benchmark corporate chemical management, the Chemical Footprint Project.
World Water Day 2016: Companies Pledge $1 Billion for Water R&D
Today is World Water Day, an annual event started by the United Nations to raise awareness about global water scarcity and water safety. Both issues have affected the US this year as some regions struggle with drought and thousands of people were exposed to unsafe levels of lead following the ... Read more »