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Apparel companies are taking action to bolster their water-management commitments and practices.
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The Higg Index has found itself under scrutiny for lax sustainability standards and enforcement. Could blockchain technology be the lifeline it needs to survive?
by Leah Garden
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Textile companies are increasingly incorporating biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. Now, they have an industry benchmark to help them get it right
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Man-made cellulosic fibers, the second biggest cellulosic fiber group after cotton, holds huge untapped potential to transform the fashion industry, according to Forum for the Future and the Textile Exchange.
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The new 2039 target builds on existing goals to reach carbon neutrality across its operations and halve its value chain emissions by the end of the decade.
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Eon, an IoT platform, is working with the fashion companies and retailers to minimize waste and build the infrastructure for circular business models.
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Incorporating recycled materials into product collections is a good start.
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The textile industry has a powerful opportunity to shift the needle in both producer and consumer contexts.
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If sheep overgraze, they may degrade soil and cause erosion, which can be exacerbated by an increasingly warming climate. How the animals are raised and sheared are also key animal welfare risk areas.
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The key sustainability concerns related to down are around animal welfare.
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As a plant-based fiber, man-made cellulosics have the potential to be a more sustainable choice because they are renewable. But the production process can contribute to deforestation.
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The first fabric made entirely in a laboratory, nylon is most often found in activewear, swimwear and other technical performance garments because of its durability and useful stretch properties.
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The most widely used fiber in the world, polyester accounts for roughly half of the fiber market overall and about 80 percent of all synthetic fibers.
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Natural and renewable, it’s a popular choice for brands and consumers looking to make more sustainable fabric choices, but cotton comes with its fair share of social and environmental risks.
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Almost any textile you can think of, from cotton to leather to nylon, has social and environmental impacts risks at every level of its supply chain.
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The founder of People Tree chats about how sustainable materials and a growing awareness of human rights are redesigning the apparel industry.
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It’s buying carbon offsets to balance the impact of shipping and also advocating for long-term solutions.
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In this week's episode, how to get suppliers to act on climate, educating consumers about the circular economy and clean power for circular cities.
by Joel Makower
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Updates to the Higg Index, other mapping tools herald an era of 'radical transparency.'
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A story about an extraordinary effort to transform an ordinary piece of clothing.
by Joel Makower
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Lessons in sustainable sourcing from Canopy, whose new partners include the Gap and VF Corporation
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Kellogg, IKEA and others are seizing financial opportunities from improving lives and reducing the environmental impacts of millions of smallholders in supply chains.
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Investment in industry-level research and development can give consumers a meaningful metric of sustainability.
by Mary Hable
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This week's GreenBiz 350 podcast: What does it take to be the most sustainable coffee business in the U.S.? How clothing fits in the circular economy.