Business Green

APRIL 28, 2021

Boohoo, Asos, Primark, Next, M&S, Primark, and John Lewis are among 18 major fashion brands that have this week launched a major environmental initiative geared at reducing the sector's significant environmental footprint over the coming decade.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As part of its on-going partnership with Centre for Sustainable Fashion, the e-commerce site has published an online resource. Leading e-commerce site ASOS has launched a new push to help the fashion industry transition to a circular economy with the release of a new interactive resource.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 18, 2020

Again and again the headlines emphasize the dirty world of fashion. Polluting waterways, consuming materials and creating trendy fast fashion pieces that lead to massive landfill waste are all part of the process. promotes a simple concept — fashion can be sustainable. So one company in Los Angeles called GALERIE.LA

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So how can you dress for fall, dress for style and make sure you’re still doing it with comfort and sustainability in mind? Jeans Jeans are truly the cornerstone of great fall fashion. It uses eco-friendly materials like recycled cotton and non-toxic dyes. PETA has rated MUD Jeans as vegan.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

This fall, online retailer ASOS is launching its first collection of circular fashions. A collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion , the 29 women’s, men’s and unisex styles aim to prove that eco-friendly clothing can also be chic. Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Company has committed to slashing the emissions generated by its supply chain by 30 per cent by 2030 as it joins Adidas, Nike, Mango, and Chanel in supporting UN's sustainable fashion pledge.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

This fall, online retailer ASOS is launching its first collection of circular fashions. A collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion , the 29 women’s, men’s and unisex styles aim to prove that eco-friendly clothing can also be chic. Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Retailer has committed to slashing the emissions generated by its supply chain by 30 per cent by 2030 as it joins Adidas, Nike, Mango and Chanel in supporting UN's sustainable fashion pledge.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

BusinessGreen gets a behind-the-scenes look at the fast fashion company's new green range. A growing band of major fashion retailers have pledged to achieve net zero emissions and overhaul their design and manufacturing processes to make the notoriously resource intensive industry more sustainable.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

percent gets recycled and used again. Earths to sustainably support our current resource use. It is more urgent than ever to shift from linear, use-it-up-and-throw-it-away models to a circular economy: where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for longer, and natural systems can regenerate.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 16, 2023

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts. Think again.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

High street fashion retailer's sustainability-linked bond was 7.6 H&M has issued a €500m bond linked to the high street fashion retailer achieving several of its 2025 sustainability targets to ramp up the use of recycled materials and drive down greenhouse gas emissions across its business and supply chain.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2022

As we kick off a new year, it’s a good time to take a look at what is trending in the world of sustainability. Sustainability is the “new normal” From food production, to packaging, to fashion to lifestyle products, there is a clear effort to replace traditional demands with sustainable alternatives.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Being eco-conscious folks, it was important to them that they use high-quality recycled materials and skip the plastic packaging. We’ve used only the highest quality, sustainably sourced materials, and focused heavily on manufacturing quality and design. Related: Bro.do Accessories (suitcases, headphones, etc.)

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Award-winning design studio OPENUU has joined forces with RIL CREED, a sustainable handbag fashion brand, to create two collections for home and lifestyle using upcycled genuine Italian leather. The two companies came together for the project after realizing the negative impact that fashion waste has on the environment.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In a collaboration between iconic Volvo and well-established sustainable luxury brand 3.1 Phillip Lim, they have developed a limited-edition weekender bag made from the same bio-based material being used in Volvo’s electric cars. “Connecting with Volvo on this sustainability project was an instant alignment of values.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

While the lasting impacts of COVID on industry may take years to accurately assess, one thing we can see right now is how the pandemic has focused the textile industry’s attention on sustainability. It shows how companies performed and where they are focusing their efforts in sustainability.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Modern methods of fashion have led to worldwide global catastrophe. The plastics, the waste, the non-recyclable materials…it has all added up to the biggest environmental crisis humankind has ever faced. WAMA Underwear is turning to hemp , one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world. What is hemp, anyway?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The retail giant has published its new sustainability strategy with targets for 2030. At the heart of its sustainability strategy, ASOS has set four goals under two overarching pillars, Planet and People. The responsibility for a sustainable future lies with all of us and businesses must lead the way," said Nick Beighton CEO of ASOS.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

designer Maddie Williams has recently launched a sustainable puffer jacket after winning the Redress Design Award 2019, one of the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competitions. The jacket now retails in over 100 stores in China. Redress Design Award Images via Redress.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The retailer stressed that it "is not in the business of fast fashion" and that its garments are engineered to last years. However, it added that the new recycling scheme was designed to make it easier to give garments a second life.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. Elsa Wenzel. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 3, 2021

The result is a newly launched sustainable swimwear line called MOMMA. Robinson acknowledged the typically wasteful and polluting aspects of the fashion industry. She has made it a top priority that MOMMA remains sustainable throughout the manufacturing process. Material selection came down to a few eco-friendly options. “I

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age. Every product is made from a minimum of 56 per cent plant-based materials and a minimum of 26 percent bio-circular plastics, with the materials approved by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification body.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The fashion brand has designed its pieces to reflect sustainability, with soft styles that can be worn throughout the year — regardless of season.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The World Needs a More Sustainable Fashion Industry. Sustainable fashion is our only option. The future of our planet, maintaining adequate resources, and protecting human rights all depend on our toxic fashion industry evolving to a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. The average U.S.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

“Because of our scale, we know it's our responsibility to address textile waste and then overall be thinking about how to keep products in use for the long term, and to design out waste from the beginning,” said Jeannie Renne-Malone, who has served as the vice president of global sustainability at VF Corp since Sept. Renne-Malone: Absolutely.

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Business Green

JULY 29, 2022

Fashion companies need to set ambitious targets for recycling textiles and designing for circularity. Textile manufacturers need to invest in equipment capable of working with recycled fibre. The public sector needs to expand infrastructure to support textile collection and recycling. It's going to take some serious cash.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The fashion brand has designed its pieces to reflect sustainability, with soft styles that can be worn throughout the year — regardless of season.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 14, 2021

Adidas’s new Outdoor line stays true to this environmental commitment with clear sustainable features. You can wear head to toe Adidas while still dressing sustainably. Adidas accomplishes this by using recycled materials and PRIMEGREEN technology. This line serves as just part of Adidas’s sustainability work.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

In conjunction with the release of the Textile Exchange 2019 Material Change Index, GreenBiz has partnered with Textile Exchange to publish actionable insights for apparel and textile companies looking to source raw materials more sustainably. Leather is one of the oldest materials in the world. Invest in innovation.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 7, 2021

One of the biggest names in fashion, Adidas , has committed to ending plastic waste. The soles are made with recycled rubber, and the uppers are made with Primegreen technology, which uses recycled materials. As such, the company has released a series of products that strive toward this goal.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Sustainable design label PANGAIA has collaborated with eco-activist Nadya Hutagalung and artist Raku Inoue on a new, limited-edition capsule collection to raise awareness for five of the world’s most endangered species , including the Sumatran Elephant and Tapanuli Orangutan.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How to talk about racial justice in sustainability Victoria Gilchrist Wed, 12/16/2020 – 00:30 Editor’s note: The opinions and conclusions that appear in this piece do not necessarily represent the position of Intel. Sustainability centers around leaving the world a better place for the next generation. First, say the words.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How to talk about racial justice in sustainability Victoria Gilchrist Wed, 12/16/2020 – 00:30 Editor’s note: The opinions and conclusions that appear in this piece do not necessarily represent the position of Intel. Sustainability centers around leaving the world a better place for the next generation. First, say the words.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Imagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. The combination of aluminum, a highly recyclable material, in the design helps complement the smooth, unpainted wooden exterior.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

These shoes look trendy and fashionable. They are available in a variety of colors, but best of all, they are made with Earth-friendly materials that won’t leave a bunch of waste behind on the beach or anywhere else. YY Nation’s goal is to be the most sustainable shoe in the world.

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