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Adidas Supply Chains Will Be Free of Virgin Poly, Plastic by 2024
Leading active apparel and footwear titan Adidas is digging into its commitment to sustainability.
Responsible Fashion Becomes More Popular as Gen Z Speaks Out
A WGSN study presented at Project New York shows Generation Z is leading the charge against climate change…
Nike Among Sourcing Leaders in Textile Exchange’s Revamped Material Change Index
C&A, Eileen Fisher, H&M, Levi Strauss, Nudie Jeans and Patagonia join Nike in achieving "leader" status in…
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UN Fashion Industry Charter Renews ‘Net-Zero’ Commitment, Urges Government Action
More than 70 brands have reiterated their support for achieving the collective goal of net-zero emissions "no…
At UN Climate Conference, Ralph Lauren Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
By 2025, Ralph Lauren plans to have converted its entire business to renewable energy.
Gucci Confronts Climate Emergency With ‘CEO Carbon Neutral Challenge’
Gucci has thrown down the greenhouse gas gauntlet.
Textile Innovation Needs High-Risk, High-Reward Capital But Investors Are Holding Back
Textile innovations that improve the environmental footprint of the fashion industry make for splashy…
Textile Exchange’s New Climate+ Strategy Makes Climate Action an Imperative
Textile Exchange has announced a new "strategic direction" to reduce carbon emissions from textile…
Fashion’s Sustainability Shortfalls Fail Eco-Aware Young Consumers
Unless the industry moves beyond business as usual, a global swath of experts say, the future of fashion is…
LCA: Natural Down’s Climate Impact 18 Times Lower Than Polyester Fill
A new lifecycle assessment argues that natural goose- and duck-derived down is more sustainable than faux…
Gap CEO Art Peck Details Sustainability Journey in Denim and Beyond
Art Peck is leading by example, and that means taking a broad view on how Gap can be a good corporate citizen…
Nike, Ocean Conservancy Rally Brands to Avoid Arctic Shipping Routes
Avoid Arctic shipping routes. That's the message Nike and the Ocean Conservancy want businesses to hear today.
Report: Only Two Major Fashion Companies Are Truly Thwarting ‘Climate Catastrophe’
A new report claims that just two fashion companies have have committed to climate targets that align with…