All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 86
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Textile Exchange seeks feedback on GRS and RCS standards until May 31
Textile Exchange is encouraging industry stakeholders to share their thoughts about the latest versions of its Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), two international voluntary standards that aim to increase the use of recycled materials and that set requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain ...
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ArticleLifeStraw receives B Corp certification
LifeStraw, a water filtration and purification specialist for outdoor sports and recreation, has received B Corp Certification. In conjunction with the announcement, the company released its 2020 CSR report, outlining social and environmental impact responsibility milestones for 2020 and ambitious goals for 2021. “LifeStraw has always been a brand founded ...
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News briefsU.K.’s Outdoor Industries Association advocates sustainability in British companies
With a checklist and advice for the ecological conversion of enterprises, the British Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) aims to encourage its members to be more environmentally aware and take concrete action. With the outdoor industry committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and an intact environment seen as vital to ...
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News briefsRiri makes recycled poly the standard for its zipper range
Swiss Riri Group, a fashion accessories manufacturer with zipper and button brands Riri, Meras and Cobrax, is introducing the use of recycled polyester as the production standard for its zipper range. Riri’s slogan “Excellence in Details” becomes “Sustainability in Details,” representing the company’s commitment to putting sustainability first. By using ...
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ArticleAnta reportedly quits Better Cotton Initiative to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang
According to several media reports, Anta Sports has announced it is exiting the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang despite concerns about forced labor. Asics reportedly confirmed on Chinese social media that it also plans to continue sourcing cotton from Xinjiang. Both companies had only joined ...
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Lycra introduces fibers made from 100% textile waste
The Lycra Company has developed its first performance products made from 100 percent textile waste. The Coolmax EcoMade and Thermolite EcoMade are the results of a partnership with Itochu Corp., one of the largest general trading companies in Japan, with strength in consumer-related sectors, including the textile business. The integration ...
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News briefsOeko-Tex and Sustainable Leather Foundation agree on collaboration
To improve sustainability in the global leather industry, the Sustainable Leather Foundation and Oeko-Tex have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two parties collaborate in several areas. The primary aim is to work together in a cooperative and pre-competitive manner that supports the improvement ...
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News briefsPeli commits to the United Nations SDGs
After we reported earlier this month that Pelican Products and its European arm, Peli Products, are increasing their commitment to recycling its manufacturing waste, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases has now announced the official commitment to improving its sustainability policies and practices, including ...
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News briefsCotopaxi plans to become climate neutral in 2021 and use responsible materials only
Cotopaxi, the U.S.-based outdoor gear and apparel brand and charitable organization, has released its annual Impact Report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative. The report aims to provide balanced and quantified information about the brand’s holistic corporate social responsibility performance and donations through the Cotopaxi Foundation. The report highlights ...
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Olpro offers discount to U.K. nurses and teachers
British camping equipment specialist Olpro has introduced a new discount specifically for carers, teachers and charity workers in the U.K. The 10 percent discount is intended “to help some of the professionals who have worked so hard to care for others during such an incredibly difficult time.” The codes can ...
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News briefsSchöffel Foundation celebrates tenth anniversary
The Schöffel Foundation, which was established in 2011 by the late Hubert Schöffel and his son Peter and promotes social projects and nature conservation, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The foundation is a true family project: Peter Schöffel, the managing partner of the German clothing company Schöffel Sportbekleidung, ...
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ArticleSwiss referendum in June on new CO2 law
On June 13, the Swiss people will vote on the new CO2 Act. The legislation provides for a halving of CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 1990. In addition, Switzerland is pursuing the goal of being climate-neutral by 2050. To achieve this, 75 percent of the reduction measures are to ...
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EOCA online Spring 2021 conservation vote starts
The European Outdoor Conservation Association‘s (EOCA) annual spring Vote for Conservation will run over the next two weeks, and everyone is invited to help choose some of the projects to be funded on the EOCA voting website. The association will fund more conservation projects in 2021 than ever before. Following ...
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New “Circular Toolbox” helps apparel brands implement rental or resale models
Circle Economy, a Dutch not-for-profit organization, is launching a free, online guide to help apparel brands of all sizes design and launch a rental or resale business model pilot in ten months. According to Circle Economy, its new Circular Toolbox provides a higher level of detail when compared to many ...
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News briefsExped offsets CO2 emissions of its mats
Source: Carbon Tanzania In partnership with the Swiss organization Myclimate, Zurich-based expedition equipment brand Exped offsets all climate-relevant emissions generated during the entire life cycle of its sleeping mats starting in 2021 - from the sourcing of raw materials to production, transport, use, and disposal or recycling ...
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ArticleEarth Hour 2021 is a meditation for the planet
Most people associate the annual Earth Hour, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with a symbolic gesture of their commitment to preserving our planet by turning off all the lights. But for this year’s Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 p.m. local time, WWF wants to encourage ...
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News briefsBollé commits to developing sustainable, eco-friendly products
Source: Bollé Eco React Mips After attracting attention last year with augmented reality for “trying on” the Phantom series on a smartphone and artificial intelligence in the Volt+ lens, Bollé Brands is now presenting its first eco-friendly sunglasses and helmets. The first two products to emerge from ...
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ArticleKeen turns its process for PFC-free footwear open-source
Portland, Oregon-based footwear brand Keen has developed an open-source model for manufacturing PFC-free footwear. To support this initiative, the brand has also challenged the entire outdoor footwear industry to be PFC-free by 2025. Product developers can visit www.keenfootwear.com/Detox to view details about the detoxification process Keen has followed since 2014 ...
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The Lycra Company reports Higg self-assessment results for fiber production
The Lycra Company has completed the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) self-assessment at all six of its Lycra fiber manufacturing sites. The impact assessment, which reviews environmental management systems, energy use, emissions, water usage, wastewater, and waste and chemical management at the facility level, helps manufacturing locations to establish an ...
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BASF and Vaude cooperate to make pants from car tires
German companies Vaude and BASF are cooperating to create a more effective product cycle for the outdoor brand’s products. The first of these is a pair of trekking pants made from recycled car tires. The pants are part of the Vaude SS 2022 collection and will be on sale from ...
