All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 77
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News briefsGreen Button for Deuter’s sustainable products
German backpack and sleeping bag manufacturer Deuter has been certified under the German government’s “Grüner Knopf” (Green Button) standard for its sustainability. The Green Button is the first government-monitored label for responsible corporate management and ecologically and fairly produced textiles. It was launched in 2019 by the German Ministry for ...
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News briefsNew vegan-friendly outdoor collection from Halti
Halti has unveiled the brand’s first vegan-friendly outdoor collection insulated with recycled down for Fall 2021, taking new steps to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of sustainable materials. “The use of recyclable materials has increased from 76 percent of products in the AW20/21 collection to 97 percent ...
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News briefsHohenstein develops new method for detecting genetic modification in organic cotton
Hohenstein, a provider of textile testing and a founding member of Oeko-Tex, has developed a new quantification method specifically for genetically modified cotton. Hohenstein is one of the first labs with the capability to use DNA analysis to identify known genetic modifications and calculate their proportion in organic cotton. Stakeholders ...
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News briefssuper.natural with new environmentally friendly packaging
Swiss merino apparel company super.natural, founded in 2012, has unveiled a new compostable alternative to cornstarch polybags as part of its internal environmental strategy for the fall/winter 2021 season change. The new biodegradable shipping bags are made of 80 percent PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate, a biodegradable copolymer) ...
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TNF teams up with Spinnova
The North Face (TNF) and Spinnova, the Finnish sustainable material company, have partnered to develop new high-performance, sustainable textiles for the outdoor apparel category. The announced partnership aims to reduce the impact of the textile industry on the environment. Spinnova fiber is produced with minimal water usage, without harmful chemicals ...
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News briefsUniversity study sees Gen Z consumers open to clothing rental
According to a new study among consumers aged between 19 and 24 conducted by the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at the Washington State University (WSU), Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption. Ting Shi, co-author and chair of apparel, merchandising, ...
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News briefsPeak Performance publishes 2020 sustainability report
In its latest sustainability report, Swedish brand Peak Performance is setting future goals and giving an overview on the projects and improvements in 2020. Setting priorities in health, circularity, climate action and partnerships, Peak Performance aims for: 100 percent sustainable materials by 2030 Full supply chain transparency for every ...
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News briefsOberalp group sets focus on chemicals, circularity and social responsibility
Italian Oberalp group (owner of brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv and LaMunt) has released its annual sustainability report “Contribute” for 2020. Setting a focus on chemical safety, human rights and circular economy, the report highlights achievements made in the last year and news from within the group, such ...
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Teijin raises corporate CO2 reduction targets
As awareness of climate change issues rises in its home country of Japan, Tokyo-based Teijin Limited has announced stricter targets for reducing CO2 emissions from its own operations and the company’s entire supply chain starting in July 2021. The target for fiscal 2030 has been raised to 30 percent, up ...
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News briefsLatest #itsgreatoutthere grants revealed
The It’s Great Out There Coalition has announced details of the successful applicants for the first round of #itsgreatoutthere grants in 2021. Launched in 2017, the #itsgreatoutthere grant program supports community-based projects that bring new participants into the outdoors, with a particular focus on younger and diverse audiences. Any nonprofit ...
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ArticlePurchase decisions: YouGov study sees animal welfare topics on the rise
According to a new study initiated by animal welfare organization Four Paws and executed by YouGov, there is a significant increase in awareness and sensibility among consumers worldwide regarding the use of animal products for fashion since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a measurable ...
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News briefsPrana to officially reach plastic-free packaging goal this fall
Carlsbad-based company Prana, owned by Columbia Sportswear, announced that it will be 100 percent plastic-free in its packaging solutions. The brand had launched the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM) a year ago, a program developed to support an industry-wide change to sustainable packaging options. For many years, Prana has already used ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen moves to recycled stainless steel
California-based company Klean Kanteen, the provider of drinkware and food solutions, has announced the use of recycled stainless steel in its TKWide and Straw collections beginning with its 2022 product offering and plans to expand the program to 95 percent recycled steel by 2023. The share of ...
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News briefsRab to offer professional wash service for its Gore-Tex outerwear
British outdoor brand Rab, part of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, has announced the launch of its specialist Gore-Tex Shell Wash Service. This new service, offered by the Rab Service Center, is available to end-users and retailers. Expert washing, drying and waterproofing of all Rab Gore-Tex waterproof garments by the service ...
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Scarpa to collect used outdoor equipment at The Big Gear Show
At the upcoming The Big Gear Show (Aug. 3-5) in Park City, Utah, Italian outdoor brand Scarpa will help distribute quality used outdoor gear to underprivileged athletes. During the event, Scarpa North America will, as an exhibitor at the show, provide and promote a drop-off point for used gear. With ...
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News briefsHoudini integrates connected Touchlink zippers into first garment
Source: Houdini W’s One Parka The Touchlink interactive zipper, which debuted in October 2020, is the result of a collaboration between outfitting manufacturer YKK and wearable technology company Lifekey. Using Near Field Communication (NFC), the same technology that enables the “tap-to-pay” function of smartphones, the Touchlink zipper ...
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News briefsColumbia publishes sustainability report for 2020
In its 2020 sustainability report, Portland-based Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC) reveals details on the success made within its four brands Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel and Prana in terms of CSR topics and sustainability. The group responded to the challenges by Covid-19 with a “Catastrophic Paid Leave” in the U.S. and ...
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News briefsRepreve receives its first Higg MSI scores
Repreve, Unifi’s recycled fiber and flagship product, has received its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI) scores, which concluded that the fiber offers lower carbon footprints than comparable materials on the market. The Higg MSI assesses the environmental impacts of materials used in consumer goods industries. Scoring takes into account ...
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Zeal introduces eco-friendly metal sunglasses
Zeal Optics has unveiled its new Metals Collection, the brand’s environmentally friendly metal sunglasses. From the frame to the lenses to the nose pads, the new sunglass collection uses eco-friendly materials such as recyclable stainless steel as well as Hexetate, an eco-friendly recyclable material that is BPA-free and lighter than ...
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ArticleOrthoLite pushes for zero waste in insoles
U.S. insole specialist OrthoLite, a supplier for over 350 footwear brands worldwide, has announced a widespread zero waste initiative to reduce the environmental impact of its products that are used in roughly 500 million pairs of shoes every year. The company’s commitment includes investment in a proprietary manufacturing system that ...
