"But they still won’t be biodegradable, pointing to the complexities of developing products that are truly gentle on the environment. [...] Lululemon is working to find more sustainable materials for ...
2021
"The [Bangladesh Accord] signed after the collapse contained requirements for functioning emergency exits, control of the building's stability and fireproof electrical wiring. The agreement also inclu ...
"The Renewal Workshop (TRW), a supplier of circular solutions for the apparel and textile industry, has teamed up with Boston-based sportswear company, New Balance, in efforts to give a second life to ...
"Thousands of Vietnamese have spent the past month living at work, away from their families. The situation has taken a heavy toll on mental health and corporate balance sheets. Now some companies are ...
"Saiham Cotton Mills Limited has received Tk15 crore [$1,766,085[ insurance recovery as the second instalment from the Green Delta Insurance Company Limited. Earlier on 19 July this year, the company ...
"New and upcoming human rights due diligence legislation could see brands exposed to liability risks if they fail to extend the legal agreement behind the Bangladesh Accord which is due to expire in t ...
"This year, as the focus of COP26 hones in on innovation, community and sustainability, the fashion industry gets its moment to contribute to the global conversation. Kicking off in September, Fashion ...
"With the spread of COVID-19 gaining traction again in Bangladesh and the application of associated lockdowns occurring with a degree of volatility, MFO and SANEM have been asking garment workers simp ...
"The Material Innovation Initiative (MII), a non-profit accelerating the development of next-gen materials, conducted a study in August of this year in collaboration with North Mountain Consulting Gro ...
"Hush Puppies Australia has saved 112,500 plastic bottles from ending up in landfill, through its Good Shoe collection. The collection, which was launched in 2020, has seen 22,500 pairs of shoes creat ...
"Three years ago, Dobbi started as a laundry and dry-cleaning service for individuals. Today, the platform is profiling itself as a partner for fashion retailers who want to become more sustainable. ...
"Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. ("Ginkgo"), which is building the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced a new cell program in partnership with Huue, a biotech startup that's pioneer ...
"Asda says they are helping to bring preloved clothes into the mainstream while some shoppers worry about high street charity stores. More shoppers are experiencing the roll-out of second hand and vin ...
"Here’s why it’s taking over. [...] The thing is, existing businesses aren’t set up for circularity, or as Sethi explains it, they’re not set up for “single SKU logistics — it’s really hard to build t ...
"Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Group accelerates sustainable management based on its eco-friendly product regen. “The management friendly to the environment is an essential, not a choice,” said Ch ...
"Maria Raga never expected to be able to pull off a pair of yellow Versace pants like the ones she was wearing the day we spoke in July. Although she’s now the CEO of Depop, a popular clothing-resale ...
"The pervasive scent of camphor, BO and regret once permeated attitudes towards secondhand clothing but Australian designer Kit Willow is joining the growing list of luxury labels blocking their noses ...
"We speak to the man behind the Levi’s initiatives to lead the change in the fashion industry for sustainability. [...] The latest campaign that Levi's rolled out was "Buy Better, Wear Longer", a spri ...
"Unions and civil society groups are urging the government to prioritize garment workers for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the highly contagious Delta variant continues to spread. Labor ri ...
2,500 employees at PT Delta Merlin Tekstil in Sragen have received their first Moderna injection. Vaccinated employees are given a day off. Workers also received paracetamol, painkillers, and multivit ...