Wrangler Shows Economic Benefits of Sustainable Cotton Farming
In a new report, Wrangler shows that sustainable cotton farming techniques improve crop yields and reduce costs while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Wood Pallets Get Recycled to the Tune of 95%
A remarkable 95% of wood pallets are being recycled, according to preliminary research conducted by Virginia Tech. The study of the disposal of wood pallets at landfill sites, conducted over the last two years, shows that wood pallets are increasingly being reused as long as possible, and then are being converted to mulch, animal bedding, or biofuel.
Half Century Jeans’ 50-Year Guarantee Says ‘Buy Less & Buy Better’
In-depth: Start-up manufacturer Half Century Jeans, however, is hoping to shine a spotlight on the fast fashion mentality by creating “indestructible” jeans - backed by a 50-year guarantee - and encouraging customers to “buy less and buy better” and, basically, keep the jeans forever rather than
Product Announcement: Dow Dyeing Process Boosts Resource Efficiency
Dyeing materials is a process that uses intensive amounts of water, energy and chemicals, but Dow’s new EcoFast Pure technology significantly improves resource efficiency during the dyeing process.
Ramblers Way Boosts Fashion Industry’s Responsible Offerings with Cradle to Cradle Clothing Line
Textile manufacturer Ramblers Way is forging a unique path to proving its commitment to a "circular path from the earth to the earth," including inviting visitors to its Portland, Maine, store to meet a team of actual stitchers that produces its clothes in-store every day.
Report Reveals Global Apparel and Footwear Industries’ Emissions
Apparel and footwear industries worldwide account for about the same amount of emissions as the European Union, a report from Quantis commissioned by the ClimateWorks Foundation has found.
G-Star Raw Completely Transforms the Denim Production Process
Only a few years ago, Dutch denim-maker G-Star Raw was drawing ire from Greenpeace. Activists pasted posters on store windows in seven countries, urging the brand to sign up for its Detox campaign, which challenges popular clothing brands to stop using hazardous chemicals. “No one likes a greenwasher,” a Greenpeace ... Read more »
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.
Circular Fibers Report Calls for a New Textiles Economy
Every second, humanity trashes or burns enough clothing to fill a garbage truck, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. In response, this week the foundation’s Circular Fibers Initiative released a sustainability report calling for a new textiles economy. Industry giants like H&M and Nike back the report, which proposes a ... Read more »
Target Commits to New Climate Goals & 100% Renewable Energy
Target, maintaining the momentum it generated from last week’s announcement that it will source only sustainable cotton by 2020, unveiled more environmental efforts today: the retail giant announced a new climate policy and goals to keep the company moving forward. The new set of goals was created around Science-Based Targets ... Read more »
Trends this Week: Retail Giants and Investors Talk Risk and Supply Chains
Retailers, manufacturers, and investors, oh my.... Exploring who did what this week
Target Joins Ranks of Retailers Sourcing Sustainable Cotton – But What Does That Really Mean?
Target announced that by 2020, it will source 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources for use in apparel, home products and other goods. One big problem? No global standard exists for