All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 4
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News briefsSuzano pulls out of Woodspin collab, strategic review underway
Suzano halts investment in the Spinnova’s Woodspin project, triggering a strategic review and opening potential new opportunities in sustainable fiber tech.
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News briefsNikwax launches PFAS-free hydrophobic down
Nikwax sets new industry standards with the sustainable, water-resistant Direct.Dry Down for outdoor enthusiasts.
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News briefsAmbercycle partners with Huilong
The shared goal is to scale up the production of polyester in cycles and thus accelerate the global change towards sustainable and environmentally friendly textiles.
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News briefsYKK earns CDP’s 'A' rating for climate action again
This reaffirms the company’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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ArticleSilje Garberg Ree: ‘Bergans makes its heritage relevant for today’s consumers’
Bergans’ CEO speaks about innovation, sustainability and standing out in the outdoor market. Read how Silje Garberg Ree is shaping the brand’s future.
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SponsoredHyosung presents CREORA® performance and regen™ sustainable textile innovations
Hyosung brings the future of textiles to Performance Days—innovative, sustainable, and high-performance fibers for activewear and bodywear.
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ArticleNext-gen materials to reach 8% of fiber market by 2030, suggests new report
A New Report from Fashion for Good and Boston Consulting Group explains the advantages of scaling next-generation materials.
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ArticleHead presents recyclable ski
The Austrian ski maker has introduced a revolutionary sustainable ski that reduces CO₂ emissions by 26% and allows material reuse up to five times.
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News briefsH&M Foundation backs The Fashion ReModel
The foundation joins Ellen MacArthur’s Fashion ReModel to scale circular fashion, helping brands decouple revenue from production and reduce waste.
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News briefsWintersteiger partners with Firmenradl for bike leasing
The Austrian company collaborates with the bike leasing provider to launch a new benefit, boosting employee wellness and supporting local retailers.
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News briefsGlobetrotter kicks off outdoor testival season in April
Globetrotter’s open-air consumer test festival is returning to Germany with outdoor equipment tests, bike adventures and trade-in service for used gear.
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OpinionDesign: Are we just adding more stuff – or is the new season offering better potential?
OIC columnist Charles Ross says that the outdoor industry needs to rethink its dependence on selling more and more new products – a model that aligns it with fast fashion – by adopting repair, remanufacturing and service-based business models to reduce overconsumption while maintaining profitability.
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News briefsSBTi Services expands board with three new directors
The validation services subsidiary of SBTi appointed new directors to enhance governance, growth and climate impact.
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News briefsKarhu launches resale program
The Finnish footwear brand’s Renewed program turns footwear returns into revenue while cutting waste.
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News briefsExtrem Ski launches ‘Re-Ski’ program
The Åre-based brand offers Swedish customers to trade in their old skis when buying new ones to support a circular ski economy.
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ArticleGore faces class-action lawsuit in the US over PFAS greenwashing allegations
The maker of Gore-Tex faces a lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by promoting products as eco-friendly while using harmful “forever chemicals.”
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News briefsBig Agnes launches new PFAS-free fabric for ultralight tents
The Colorado-based outdoor brand says HyperBead is a PFAS-free, ultralight fabric that offers 25 percent more waterproofing and a 6 percent weight reduction.
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News briefsSympatex expands global sales team
The sustainable functional textiles expert hired industry veteran Michael Cattanach, aiming for market expansion, especially in the US.
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News briefsBetter Cotton concludes annual partner meeting in Malaysia
Better Cotton’s annual meeting in Penang gathered global partners to share innovations, address cotton sector challenges and celebrate sustainability leaders.
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News briefsFinisterre processes regenerative organic cotton for SS25 collection
The British outdoor apparel brand introduces regenerative organic cotton for SS25, with over 75% of t-shirts made sustainably to support thriving ecosystems.
