2021

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Microplastics in homes 100x higher than predicted
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have found that the amount of microplastics in our homes is 100 times higher than previously predicted. Academics, working with the Good Morning Britain (G ...

Canada Goose earns Responsible Down Standard
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:47 PM

"Apparel brand Canada Goose has announced that it has been accredited with the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification for sustainability and animal welfare. RDS is an international, voluntary p ...

Finland welcomes textile recycling site
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:47 PM

"Finnish recycling specialist Rester has teamed up with waste management firm LSJH to open Northern Europe’s largest textile recycling plant. Situated in Paimoio, Southwest Finland, the facility is ex ...

Allbirds' SPO and the equity value of ESG
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"As Allbirds listed on NASDAQ last week, its chief financial officer announced that the company was dropping its claim to be the first “sustainable” IPO—an “SBO”—due to objections from the Securities ...

How fashion is ramping up its climate efforts at COP26
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"There’s no doubt that the sustainability conversation in fashion has come on leaps and bounds in the past three years, with brands racing to announce various eco-minded policies—whether it’s commitme ...

Aussie brand Arsndorf launches rental service
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"Australian fashion brand Arnsdorf has moved into the rental market as it looks to make its apparel accessible to all. Starting this month, customers will have the chance to take home items for up to ...

New minimum wage in Pakistan is a union win
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:46 PM

"The provincial government in Sindh, Pakistan, increased the minimum wage for unskilled workers above the set national increase. Employers went to court, but a judgement last month ruled that the Sind ...

Is vegan leather actually sustainable?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"Here's a guide on what you need to know about the eco-friendly rise of non-plastic and non-animal leather. When it comes to sustainability in the fashion industry, leather has a particularly controve ...

Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"It's a familiar sight scrolling through YouTube, TikTok and Instagram: A teenager dumps a "haul" of clothing from Shein on her bed, trying on each outfit in turn for likes and followers. The populari ...

ThredUp posts 35% rise in revenue
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2021 04:45 PM

"Online fashion resale platform ThredUp Inc. achieved revenues of $63.3 million in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 35% when compared to the $46.9 million reported by the Oakland, California- ...