All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 67
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ArticleNew website greenwash.com aims to unveil false promises on specific products
During the London Fashion Week 2022, The Changing Markets Foundation and activists network Extinction Rebellion launched greenwash.com, a new platform to highlight greenwashing in the fashion and sports industries. The website aims to offer a transparent and objective valuation of the green promises made on specific products with the “wash ...
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ArticleEOCA’s 2022 sustaining members provide funding to support conservation efforts
Since the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), the European outdoor industry’s initiative to protect wilderness areas, launched its Sustaining Membership program in 2015, a number of committed companies have agreed to fund the association’s core costs. This vital support allows 100 percent of membership fees donated by members to go ...
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News briefsNaturkompaniet to offer repair services in all 36 stores
Swedish retailer Naturkompaniet (part of the Frilufts retail division of Fenix Outdoor) has introduced a new store concept to be installed in all its 36 stores, focusing on the care and repair of outdoor clothing and equipment. The concept includes a repair station for each store and the possibility of ...
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News briefsBluesign publishes environmental impact figures for 2010-2020
Bluesign, the Swiss solution provider for sustainable textile production, has released new figures that highlight its contribution to reducing the environmental impact of textile manufacturers over ten years (2010-2020). On average, through the implementation of the registered Bluesign system, partner textile producers achieved impact reductions in five key areas: energy ...
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News briefsHigg partners with Apparel Impact Institute for new hands-on carbon reduction program
In a blog post on its website, Higg announced a new partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), led by strategic partner Reset Carbon, to work out a carbon assessment program that Higg serves as a technology partner. The new “Carbon Leadership Program” aims to allow brands access to even ...
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News briefsGlobal Organic Textile Standard reports record certification numbers for anniversary year
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was founded 20 years ago with a vision to provide and approve a processing standard for organic fibers that is accepted in all major markets. For its anniversary year, the textile processing standard for organic fibers reported new all-time high figures: 18 GOTS approved ...
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News briefsFESI calls for internationally harmonized standards in EU due diligence obligations
Regarding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence initiative proposal presented by the European Commission on Feb. 23, 2022, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) took the opportunity to call again for a fully harmonized approach of the due diligence topic at the EU level that is harmonized with ...
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Novoloop raises $11 million to convert plastic waste into shoe and apparel materials
Novoloop, an upcycling start-up based in Menlo Park, California, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Envisioning Partners, with participation of Valo Ventures, Bemis Associates. Investors that earlier joined the round also included SOSV, Mistletoe, and Time Ventures. In addition, Novoloop has announced a ...
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News briefsYKK launches a collection of zippers made using regenerated nylon
YKK has announced a new collection of Natulon recycled zippers made with Econyl regenerated nylon. Econyl nylon, manufactured by Aquafil and supplied in collaboration with Itochu, is made entirely from nylon waste, such as fabric scraps, industrial plastic, old carpets and fishing nets. YKK will offer Econyl regenerated nylon products ...
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ArticleSalewa introduces the “committed” sustainability label
Source: Salewa With the shipping of the spring 2022 collection, a new sustainability label will be marking the most conscious choices of the Salewa collection. The first pieces labeled with the “Salewa committed” seal are hitting the stores with the Lavaredo climbing collection. 243 parts of the ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor intensifies partnership with Outward Bound Trust
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, owner of outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has prolonged its partnership with education charity The Outward Bound Trust for another two years. As part of the new agreement, Rab and Lowe Alpine will support the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton, Derbyshire (where Equip’s headquarters are ...
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News briefsAllbirds launches ReRun trade-in program
With a trade-in program that is offered in several Allbirds stores in the U.S., the shoe company takes its first steps into the pre-owned market. Within the newly launched ReRun program, customers can trade in their used Allbirds footwear for an in-store discount of $20. Used shoes will be offered ...
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News briefsCake sets the new standard for sustainable meal deliveries, Houdini supplies clothing
Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight premium electric scooters and a member of the SOG, has developed a concept for the sustainable delivery of prepared meals. The solution is based on electric scooters with powered delivery boxes that keep the food at the desired temperature. The concept is aimed at ...
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News briefsA new plant-based textile fiber from Finland
Nordic Bioproducts Group, a Finnish start-up and a spin-off from Aalto University, has developed a new plant-based textile fiber called Norratex, made without any toxic chemicals or expensive solvents. In Nordic Bioproducts’ patented AaltoCell technology, the cellulose is first hydrolyzed in an environmentally friendly manner; then, it is further processed ...
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News briefsOrtovox releases documentary about threats to the Alps
Ortovox has released “Alps - To Go?”, a documentary film based on a script by filmmaker and journalist Tom Dauer, on YouTube. The film presents four protagonists and their different attitudes towards the Alps and raises questions: How much sacrifice must each individual make in order to protect the Alps? ...
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News briefsNew material alliance Fibral founded for the promotion of plant-based fibers
Textile companies Bananatex, Ananas Anam (producer of Piñatex), Circular Systems (with Nike and Converse on their customer list) and the consulting company ReGenerate are the founding members of a new cooperation called Fibral, designed to be an international materials alliance that brings together companies and individuals working with ancient, underrepresented ...
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ArticleAn increasing number of brands is entering the apparel rental business
For outdoor and sports equipment brands, the rental business is an essential pillar for a sustainable business. And now, a growing number of companies are offering apparel as well. Here’s an overview.
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News briefsCasio presents its first outdoor watch made with biomass plastics
Japanese company Casio Computer Co. announced the latest addition to its Pro Trek branded line of outdoor watches, the PRW-61. It’s the first Casio watch to be made with biomass plastics sourced from renewable organic substances, a production process that can help reduce environmental impact by curbing CO2 emissions. For ...
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News briefsTextile consumption in Europe has fourth-largest impact on environment and climate, new study finds
Recent data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that textile consumption in Europe has on average the fourth-highest impacts on the environment and climate after food, housing and mobility. Textiles caused in 2020 the third-highest pressures on water and land use, and the fifth-highest use of raw materials and ...
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ArticleOrganic Cotton Accelerator joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to drive needed change throughout the supply chain, according to a statement. By joining the SAC, OCA, an Amsterdam-based multi-stakeholder organization fully committed to organic cotton, underscores its commitment to a collaborative sector approach to “unlock the potential ...
