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How Lulu Plans to ‘Change the World for the Better’
The activewear company outlines social, sourcing and environmental goals in its first-ever "Impact Agenda."
Mango Plans to Ditch 160M Plastic Bags, Launches Active Capsule
Working with its suppliers, the Barcelona-based retailer aims to progressively eliminate all plastic bags it…
Dick’s Ditches Single-Use Plastic Bags
The move aligns with Walmart, Target and CVS, which have made similar sustainability commitments.
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Here’s How Outerknown is Eliminating Polybags from Its Supply Chain
Outerknown is on a mission to become a fully circular brand by 2030.
YKK, Oceanworks Team on Zippers Derived from Ocean Bound Plastic
Oceanworks will sell YKK's Natulon Ocean Sourced zippers derived from ocean bound plastic and help establish…
New Project Investigates Swapping Out Plastic for Natural Fibers in Textiles
The Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project aims to reduce the need for plastics by using natural fibers…
‘Infinite Recycling’ of Plastics Possible With New Joint Venture
A new agreement secures the production of Carbios' proprietary PET-degrading enzymes at both a demonstration…
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.
Asos Joins Global Plastic Pact, Will Pilot Reusable Packaging in 2020
Asos is making a stand against single-use plastic.
Fashion Seeks Eco Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Packaging
Two new programs are exploring alternatives to single-use plastic packaging in the fashion supply chain.
How One Company Takes the Plastic Out of Polybags
The packaging is made from a corn-based biopolymer, which the company claimed is as durable as plastic.
Wolford Leaves Just a ‘Small Window’ of Plastic in Revamped Packaging
The innerwear and legwear maker said the new packaging "perfectly contributes to the brand's rejuvenation and…
Skechers Has Reduced Plastic Use in Packaging by 85%
Skechers has slashed the amount of plastic in its footwear packaging by 85 percent to just 10 percent of its…
Scientists Devise ‘Breakthrough’ Plastic That Can be Recycled Again and Again
Scientists in California claim to have engineered a new plastic that can be recycled ad infinitum without…
Walmart Puts Reusable Bags at Store Checkouts to Reduce Plastic
Walmart will offer reusable shopping totes at checkout counters in all its US stores for the first time as it…