The latest news and innovations around sustainability in fashion

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Better Cotton Council welcomes new appointments

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council. • Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs from international not-for-profit Solidaridad and US cotton trader Louis Dreyfus Company. • Representatives from Marks & Spencer, J.Crew Group,...

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Seaweed: A dual solution for fashion's sustainability challenge

In a significant development at the intersection of agriculture and fashion, seaweed is emerging as a potential game-changer in addressing two of the industry's most pressing environmental concerns: sustainable material sourcing and livestock emissions reduction. FutureFeed, an Australian start-up spun out of the Commonwealth Scientific and...

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YKK Achieves 56.2% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 100% Renewable Energy Use Across 37 Global Sites

Contributing to a Circular Society by Accelerating Efforts in Climate Change Response, Biodiversity, and Resource Recycling YKK Corporation announces a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions for FY2023, achieving a 56.2% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, in comparison to the FY2018 baseline...

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EU targets fast fashion e-commerce with new customs regime

The European Union is set to overhaul its customs regulations, targeting the burgeoning low-cost e-commerce sector in a move that could significantly impact global online retail giants and consumer shopping habits. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was re-elected for a second five-year term last week, announced the...

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ACBC: Record growth and strategic partnerships in sustainable fashion

ACBC, the leading Italian BCorp and Circular Science company specialising in green B2B consultancy, design, and production of responsible products, has reported a remarkable 55 per cent increase in EBITDA to 3.1 million euros for the fiscal year 2023. This significant growth highlights the firm's commitment to sustainability and its growing...

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Lululemon accused of greenwashing in class action lawsuit

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accused of deploying misleading greenwashing tactics to make consumers think that it's more sustainable and environmentally friendly than it really is. According to a class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court of the Southern District of Florida last Friday, the Canadian athleisure brand has been taking...

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Melina Bucher launches first completely bio-based, plastic-free bag

When FashionUnited spoke to Melina Bucher, founder of the eponymous label and Germany's first vegan bag manufacturer, in March this year, a novelty was already on the horizon: a 100 percent bio-based product. Now, with the new “Dreamer” bag, a dream has actually come true. After years of development and collaboration with material innovators...

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Denim industry pivots towards compostability in sustainability push

The denim industry, long criticised for its environmental impact, is making strides towards sustainability with a focus on compostable jeans. This shift represents a significant departure from traditional manufacturing processes and could reshape the sector's approach to circular fashion. Candiani Denim, a renowned Italian denim mill, has been...

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Puma scales up textile recycling amid football season

Sportswear giant Puma has significantly expanded its textile-to-textile recycling initiative, Re:Fibre, in a move that could reshape the sportswear industry's approach to sustainability. From the 2024/25 season, millions of football replica jerseys, including those for major tournaments like Euro and Copa América, will be produced using a...

Podcast

Podcast: Talking future scenarios at new UK National Centre for Fashion and Sustainability

In this episode of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, host Clare Press talks to Tamara Cincik, professor of fashion and sustainability at Bath Spa University at the UK’s National Centre for Sustainable Fashion, based at the university. Clare Press and her guest discuss regenerative fashion, slowing down fast fashion, fashion burnout and the creative...

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Forever chemicals on the EU agenda: Key insights for the fashion industry on upcoming PFAS restrictions

Brussels - According to a 2024 study by Dr. Harrad, professor of environmental chemistry at University of Birmingham, PFAS can enter the skin’s fluids (like sweat and oils) by environmental media transmission (such as indoor dust), where they can then be absorbed via the skin and enter the bloodstream. With its upcoming legislative initiatives,...

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Toolkit launched to help designers develop into 'regenerative leaders'

Researchers at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with Dutch textile recycling company i-did, have launched the 'Regenerative Leadership Transformation Toolkit'. This is what Dr Kim Poldner, Professor in circular entrepreneurship at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) reported to FashionUnited and can be read...