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What is just transition not? A response to the latest greenwashing fad in the fashion industry
"In Edition 7 of Cradle, we explored the issue of degrowth, so it’s now time to explore – how do we get there in a way which has justice for people and planet at its core? I am excited to have Dr. Hak ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
SAC Statement on the European Union (EU)’s Substantiating Green Claims Directive, announced March 22, 2023
"“The long awaited Substantiating Green Claims Directive as proposed on March 22 by the European Commission falls short of its stated ambition to address greenwashing. At a time when ‘only swift and d ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
Living wage public reporting: guidance for companies
"Achieving wage transparency in global supply chains Public reporting requirements on human rights and environmental due diligence are on the horizon for companies in the apparel, fashion, and manufac ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
Fair Labor Association reaccredits SanMar’s social compliance program
"The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced today that its board of directors has voted to reaccredit the social compliance program of SanMar Corporation (SanMar), a family-owned and operated business ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
Haelixa joins the Dutch Denim Deal
"The Dutch Denim Deal has said that DNA traceability specialist Haelixa has signed up to its programme in a bid to lead the change in how denim is made." ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
Fire breaks out in garment factory, 5 people trapped inside
"A major incident occurred in Noida at day break on Thursday. A fire broke out in a garment manufacturing factory located in Noida's Sector-10 . After receiving information, the police team reached th ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
Story Learning how to write ‘sous-dey’: Cambodian garment worker’s journey to literacy
"In Pou Senchey district of Phnom Penh, just north of the airport, the production lines at Olive Factory were already a hive of activity at 10 a.m., with the sounds of machines stitching or cutting th ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
A greener view
"At the Snowtex Group plant where the 26-year-old now works, she earns Tk13,500 a month, gets extra pay for overtime, a nutritious free lunch and a day off each week. The well-ventilated factory -- al ...
Kyna Intel
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March 24, 2023
2023 Supply Chain Trends and Technology Annual Report
"Unlock the secrets to business success in 2023 with our exclusive report! Get the most up-to-date insights on supply chain visibility, digital transformation, eCommerce, cost reduction and sustainabi ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
RadiciGroup presents 100% natural yarn
""Biofeel Eleven" is a yarn of natural origin , because the new 100% bio-based yarns are derived from castor oil and used for high-quality fabrics and fabrics used in numerous industries." ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Poshmark and EnviroKlenz team up to reduce clothing waste
"Poshmark, a second hand market place, and EnviroKlenz, provider of innovative laundry solutions, announced their new partnership in cooperation with brand ambassadors to promote second hand shopping ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Lycra announces factory Higg tool scores
"The Lycra Company has announced that several of its manufacturing sites have achieved scores in the top 25% of those assessed by two of the Higg Index suite of sustainability tools." ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Inditex signs €15m agreement with Conservation International to scale regenerative agricultural systems
"Inditex, the fashion retail group behind Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho and Zara Home has signed a significant €15 million agreement with Conservation International, the ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Jeanologia reduces water consumption in garment manufacturing
"As part of Jeanologia's MissionZero project, the Spanish company aims to eliminate water use and discharge completely from global jeans production. Jeanologia, in its efforts to thrust the industry t ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Nordic Spirit Global Impact: Varner Sustainability Report 2022
"I am proud to present the Varner Sustainability Report for 2022. The report is intended to give a comprehensive account on our continued journey to become a more sustainable company. This journey is ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
New Fashion Scorecard shows two-thirds of industry chooses fossil fuel dependence, perpetuating the global climate crisis
"Report assesses 43 apparel and footwear companies’ underwhelming efforts to eliminate fossil fuels from manufacturing, materials, shipping. A new scorecard released today by environmental advocacy gr ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard 2023
"Ranking 43 of the most influential fashion companies on their efforts to phase out fossil fuels. In October 2022, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) gave the stark warning that there is currently “no ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Vinted report claims big CO₂ savings for secondhand compared to buying new
"Vinted — the peer-to-peer secondhand fashion marketplace — has released a new report backing up its sustainability claims and saying that it's "a better choice for the climate than buying new"." ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
Vinted Climate Impact Report Summary
"Vinted started 15 years ago with a simple idea: why buy something new if someone else has exactly what you are looking for hanging unworn in their wardrobe? Since then, we have supported an ever-grow ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023
The circularity of apparel depends on taming billions of data points
"The fashion industry is entering a new era in which consumer and regulatory interests converge, and apparel brands are beginning to change in response." ...
Kyna Intel
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March 23, 2023