All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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Sympatex kicks off SAM campaign for sustainable kids’ footwear
The new campaign promotes eco-friendly children’s footwear, featuring educational in-store and online materials.
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GOTS and Marple unveil AI-driven cotton monitoring breakthrough
Global Standard’s satellite project with Marple detects cotton fields with 97% accuracy and boosts organic cotton integrity and availability.
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News briefs
Antje von Dewitz awarded Federal Cross of Merit
Vaude’s CEO received Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for her sustainability and social responsibility leadership.
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OIA partners with 1% for the Planet
The British Outdoor Industries Association becomes an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, allowing members to support environmental causes while offsetting their membership fees.
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Decathlon integrates e-bikes into EC’s sustainable mobility strategy
The retailer commits to making cycling more sustainable with its new Mobility Transition Pathway Pledge, promoting reparability, recycling and bike-sharing services.
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Fjällräven launches resale platform
The Swedish outdoor brand introduces Pre-Loved to extend product lifespans, reduce waste and support sustainability, helping customers buy and sell used gear.
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Vaude targets Net Zero by 2040 with detailed strategy
The German outdoor company presents its validated plan to achieve net zero by 2040, focusing on rigorous emissions reductions, renewable energy and sustainable product innovations.
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New report highlights progress on fiber fragmentation
The Microfibre Consortium’s latest report showcases significant advances in tackling fiber fragmentation from textiles, urging further industry involvement.
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Archroma unveils “Planet Conscious+” for sustainable textiles
The Swiss provider of specialty chemicals introduces a comprehensive sustainability roadmap focusing on innovation, transparency and eco-friendly textile solutions.
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EU implements partial PFAS ban in clothing for health safety
The European Commission introduced a phased ban on PFHxA, part of the PFAS chemical family, to reduce environmental and health risks in textiles.
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News briefs
Chiruca parent to offset factory fire’s carbon
Calzados Fal will be resorting to its usual method.
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Moonvalley to close online shop on Black Friday 2024
The Swedish sustainable sports nutrition brand closes its online shop on Black Friday, highlighting environmental efforts and support for women’s empowerment.
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YKK presents zipper repair solutions for greater sustainability
The Japanese company introduces a Revived Renewal Series to extend the lifespan of textiles by offering innovative repair solutions for damaged zippers, reducing waste.
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Opinion
EOS 2024: Particularly good, but are we our own worst enemies?
At the 2024 European Outdoor Summit in Cambridge, leaders reflected on sustainability achievements, emphasizing the need to celebrate industry successes more often.
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News briefs
Buff promotes sustainability with B Corp certification
The Spanish headwear company emphasizes sustainability with renewable energy, recycled materials and social responsibility, earning B Corp certification for its ethical practices.
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EOCA wants your businesses to integrate nature into your core strategy
At EOS 2024, the European Outdoor Conservation Association urges the global business community to prioritize nature in their strategies, enhancing biodiversity protection.
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News briefs
Cotopaxi launches new collection made from upcycled, circular materials
The Renovo Collection uses leftover fabrics and recycled materials to create durable, high-performance products.
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OCA calls on textile industry to support farmers in transition to organic cotton
Organic Cotton Accelerator urges the global textile industry to invest in and support cotton farmers transitioning to organic methods.
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Specialized partners with Call2Recycle to launch battery recycling program
The Californian bicycle manufacturer is planning to introduce a recycling scheme in the USA with the Atlanta-based non-profit organization.
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Cascale and BGMEA collab to transform supply chain sustainability
The former Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association partner to revolutionize the apparel industry’s supply chain