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Synthetics Dominated Spring 2021 Collections, So What About Sustainability?
"Synthetics Anonymous" is a report challenging fossil fuel use in fashion analyzing 4,028 products on…
Outdoor Poised to Lead Resale, New Data on Microplastic Emissions: Short Takes
This week in sustainability: why outdoor leads resale adoption, manufacturers "unaware" of microplastics and…
Short Takes: Brand-owned Peer-to-peer Resale Is Here, Gamifying Sustainability
This week in sustainability: How plastic waste is being gamified, and the big bet on Treet's brand-owned…
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Ecoalf Introduces Its Most Sustainable Line Yet
The brand is unveiling the Ecoalf 1.0 premium line for fall 2021.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Posts Limited Progress on ‘New Plastics Economy’
The report sets out calls to action for businesses and governments on plastics pollution.
Uniqlo Launches Re.Uniqlo Recycled Clothing Initiative
The first product under the project, a jacket made with 100 percent recycled down and feather, will hit…
Short Takes: What’s in Store Under Rothy’s First Sustainability Head
Saskia van Gendt comes from Method and is trained as an environmental scientist. Her strategy for Rothy's is…
Prana Moves Ahead on Responsible Packaging Movement Amid Coronavirus
Plastic-free packaging is a goal for Prana, Mara Hoffman, Outerknown in new initiative. What about the others…
Alpyn Beauty Pledges Plastic Neutrality, Partners With Repurpose
The brand will be making donations to process plastic from ocean pollution in order to achieve a net zero…
World Oceans Day Sees First Virtual Event, More Private Sector Support
The U.N. and Oceanic Global held its first virtual event, bringing together industry and celebrity voices and…
How Beauty Is Trying to Solve Its Plastic Problem
In an industry known for single-use plastic packaging, beauty companies are doing some sustainable…
The Beauty Battleground Is Still Mired in Plastic, Faulty Claims
Packaging misconceptions and outdated regulation for U.S. cosmetics present a hurdle to online growth in…
Google Teaming Up With New Plastics Economy
Google aims to address plastic waste pollution, signing on as a tech partner to Ellen MacArthur Foundation's…
Field Notes: Designers, Make It Work
Fashion and material designers discuss sustainable design processes.