Sustainability
Global Climate Treaty Among Trump-Led US Exodus From International Orgs
The Trump administration's withdrawal from 66 global groups aligns with a broader focus: prioritizing…
What to Watch: Fur’s Tipping Point? What the EU’s Coming Decision Could Mean for Luxury
As Poland exits fur farming and fashion weeks institute bans, the European Commission's March 2026 response…
Denim Industry Prepares for a Year of Risks, Sourcing Shifts and Regulations
As the industry begins another unpredictable year, it could use a lesson in learning from the past.
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Five Next-gen Funding Rounds Worth Taking Note Of
SuperCircle, Uluu, Eeden, Circ and AMSilk earned investors as next-gen backers chased infrastructure…
AI’s Green Dilemma
Can AI's impact outweigh its potential for environmental damage?
Gen Z Isn’t Done With Fashion, Just Editing It, Depop Reports
Depop has dropped "The Edited Self," a 2026 trend forecast that predicts a major shift toward intentional and…
Everbloom Uses AI to Turn Protein Waste into Luxury-Grade Fiber
The New York startup's Braid.AI platform predicts fiber performance before production, enabling consistent…
Seaweed Start-up Snags $16M Series A to Rethink Plastic
Australian materials science firm Uluu eyes commercial-scale facility for seaweed bioplastics with $16…
iRi NYC and New Year Market Collaborate on Upcycled Key Charms Designed by Seniors
The charms will release on Wednesday.
Keen Taps Former Nike Exec and Climate Scientist Ann Radil to Lead Sustainability Innovations
Radil joins Keen from Watershed, where she served as senior sustainability advisor to Fortune 500 clients.
SuperCircle Raises $24M to Scale AI-powered Circularity as Retail Waste Costs Mount
The round will fund expansion of AI-driven textile recycling and supply-chain solutions, as well as build new…
Suzy Amis Cameron’s Inside Out Grows With Research-led Design and Strategic Acquisitions
The cross-sector holding company is building a science-backed fashion ecosystem that links R&D, wellness and…
Edn Expands Into Women’s
The emerging wellness-geared brand has expanded its offering of sustainable, anti-plastic apparel with the…
Proven Pledges: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Delivers 5 Years of Verified Field-Level Data
The program's grower members have made meaningful environmental gains, cementing their position as leaders in…