All EU Green Deal articles
-
Opinion
Purpose; Passion; Profit – what counts most?
Those students who I have taught know I am a fan of Malcolm Gladwell – someone I first met in person 26 years ago in Colorado. Best known for his Tipping Point and also Outliers books, I always recommend Blink as an important text to read. The latter is about ...
-
Opinion
Opinion: (CSR) Standards – Worth the effort?
Ana Kristiansson prompted a lively debate on LinkedIn around “Are Certifications Bullsh*t?” and it has been interesting to follow the multitude of comments on the platform. Ana is one of the good guys, and the post highlighted that not everything is that straightforward. Perhaps my main conclusion is that everyone ...
-
Article
Ecodesign for sustainable products regulation practically adopted by the EU
The European Commission, Parliament and Council agreed on Dec. 4 on a new framework to make products sustainable by design.
-
Opinion
Ingredient sourcing shows: The future of trade shows or just nerd nirvana?
Is there a future for trade shows? Our event aficionado Charles Ross thinks so, if they make one big change. And one show is leading by example.
-
Article
DIY repairs: 12 brands making repairs easy
Our listicle highlights the outdoor and sporting brands and retailers who are already helping consumers repair their own outdoor gear at home.
-
News briefs
Textile Exchange partners with Google for new sourcing decision tool
Materials standards body Textile Exchange held its annual conference from Oct. 23-27 at the O2 InterContinental in Greenwich, London. The event was also the setting for the release of Textile Exchange’s latest tool, powered by Google and in collaboration with the WWF: The Materials Impact Explorer. This new tool allows ...
-
Article
Cycling associations welcome EU declaration on cycling
European cycling associations welcome the proposal for the “European Cycling Declaration” presented by EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean in Seville this month. The declaration is intended to serve as a “strategic compass for existing and future policies” to “realize the full potential of cycling in the European Union.” The European ...
-
Article
What you need to know about the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations are one step closer. We bring you a summary of everything you might need to know so far.
-
Article
Join the Outdoor Industry Compass and EDM Publications at OutDoor by ISPO!
It’s the most important event of the year, and we’ll be there! Find out more about the free panels we’re hosting and the experts joining us
-
Article
EU outlines its position on the destruction of unsold textiles
The latest news from Brussels will affect how clothing brands deal with “waste” stock. On May 22, 2023, the Council of the EU formally adopted its position on the proposed regulation establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. The new regulation, which will replace the existing 2009 ...
-
News briefs
Vaude declares support for EU-wide ban of PFAS
Vaude has announced its support for a planned EU-wide ban on PFAS, pointing to its own product development to show that water and dirt-repellent PFAS-free outdoor equipment is possible. Antje von Dewitz, Vaude Managing Director, explains: “Not enough is being done on a voluntary basis. Therefore, legal regulations are important ...
-
Article
Stepping up to the plate: How the outdoor industry is taking responsibility seriously
Our functional fabric expert Charles Ross is convinced that even though incoming legislation like the EU Green Deal and Prop 65 and the forthcoming New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act in the U.S. are forcing many changes in how the Outdoor Industry conducts business, there is also a ...
-
Opinion
Earth Day: For hippies, greenwashing, or a real opportunity for brands?
With many brands marking the occasion, will Earth Day become just another gimmick? Our expert shares how brands can meaningfully take part.
-
Article
EU publishes proposed new law on green claims
With its new proposal for greenwashing legislation, the EU aims to protect consumers from greenwashing. But what exactly are the proposals?
-
Article
GOTS Version 7.0 published after long consultation process
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has released its GOTS version 7.0. The new certification guidelines feature an expanded scope of environmental and social criteria while aiming to maintain a standard that is practicable for industrial production and appropriate for a wide range of products. GOTS version 7.0 strives to ...
-
Article
What can we expect at the next Performance Days?
Our fabric expert Charles Ross discusses the main trends and issues likely to affect the content of the next Performance Days in Munich.
-
Article
Is this the end of PFAS?
What does the announced Oeko-Tex ban on the use of PFAS in textiles and footwear mean for the industry and the future of waterproof clothing and footwear? Our article explains the latest changes and lists alternative weatherproof solutions already available. So what is the future of PFAS? Do the recent ...
-
Article
European Fashion Alliance summit defines roadmap to change, plans industry-wide survey
The European Fashion Alliance (EFA), founded in Summer 2022, held its first meeting during the trade show Gran Canaria Swim Week in October 2022 to specify its goals and define the alliance’s roadmap for the next years. Top of the agenda was the EU Green Deal to reduce net emissions ...
-
Article
Michael Sieber: “There will be some bumps in the road”
Ortovox general management reveal their challenges for 2023 and explain why they are confident.
-
News briefs
EOG launches online Sustainability Strategy Course
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has launched an online study programme tailored for small to mid-sized companies to help them fully integrate sustainability into their business plans and culture. Developed in partnership with outdoor and sustainability consultancy Peak 63, the EOG Sustainability Strategy Course is a self-study course in five ...