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Walmart joins US Cotton Trust Protocol, further advancing sustainable cotton sourcing

Retail giant Walmart has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol, in a move that represents a significant step for the retail sector, expanding the reach of responsible cotton sourcing while reinforcing the company’s commitment to regenerative practices and greater supply chain transparency. Through its participation in the Trust Protocol, Walmart...

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Global apparel & textile recycling market predicted to hit 20.2 billion dollars by 2031

The global clothing and textile recycling market is projected to reach a total worth of 20.2 billion US dollars, up from 13.6 billion US dollars in 2024, according to the latest Valuates Report, highlighting the growing value of this sector. Driven by the advancement of circular-economy initiatives around the world, this increase represents a...

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Stella McCartney backs new initiative to close 710 billion dollar nature finance gap

English fashion designer and sustainability advocate Stella McCartney CBE is one of the main backers of a new cultural platform, The Nat, created to protect nature. Bringing together an expanding network of driven individuals and organizations dedicated to environmental protection and restoration, its core mission focuses on mobilizing the...

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Brave Kid partners with Movopack for reusable packaging

Childrenswear prêt-à-porter and accessories retailer Brave Kid has partnered with Movopack to integrate reusable packaging in its online orders. Part of Italian conglomerate OTB Group, the partnership strengthens Brave Kid’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact while raising awareness among young consumers about circular practices....

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Yaku brings the Afrofuturism movement to LFW

London Fashion Week is renowned as being a hotbed for emerging talent and this season St Albans-born and London-based designer, Yaku Stapleton, a graduate of Leeds Beckett and Central Saint Martins, became the standout NewGen talent with his immersive SS25 Afrofuturism presentation. Following the success of his MA collection, which won the L'Oré...

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Ganni partners with Canopy to source more sustainable packaging

Danish fashion brand Ganni has partnered with non-profit environmental organization Canopy to eliminate sourcing fibers for its textile and paper packaging from ancient and endangered forests. Protecting the planet’s forests is one of the most efficient and effective methods to fight climate change. Yet annually, over 3.4 billion trees are cut...

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Puma listed among “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” by Time magazine

German sportswear brand Puma has been listed in Time magazine's most recent ranking of the "World's Most Sustainable Companies." Compiled by the US news magazine and Statista, the ranking considers a company's key environmental data, its level of transparency, and evaluations from external organizations. Scoring 73.02 out of 100 possible points,...

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Nativa debuts blockchain-driven sustainable cashmere

Nativa, supplier of nature-based luxury fibres, has launched the world’s first blockchain-driven sustainable cashmere direct from the farm. Nativa Cashmere offers ethically sourced cashmere fibres from Mongolia, produced by nomadic tribes in small, family-run farms, following its success with sustainable Merino wool and regenerative cotton. The...

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Zusa becomes official B Corp brand

Sustainable corporate apparel brand Zusa has officially obtained a B Corp certification. The Plymouth-based brand is now part of the global network of 8,337 B Corp certification businesses from 96 countries. Zusa has been outspoken concerning its sustainable practices since its early days, including its carbon-neutral certification and 1 percent...

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NRF introduces new hub for retail sustainability

In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable solutions and efforts, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has introduced a new hub for sustainability, the NRF Center for Retail Sustainability. The new center will serve as a focal point for a sector-wide initiative, endorsing retailers' pledges to yield net positive impacts in...

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ID.EIGHT FW23

ID.EIGHT is a sustainable, Made in Italy sneaker brand that is not only unisex and cruelty-free but also made from materials deriving from the by-products of the food industry such as apple skin and hearts, grape skin and seeds, and pineapple leaves. The brand originated with the union of its two founders, both emerged in the world of footwear:...

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Rita Ora unveils sustainable activewear brand Humans Being

Pop star Rita Ora is launching a sustainable activewear brand called Humans Being, designed to take the wearer “from workout to out-out”. Launching on November 3, Humans Being will offer “fashion-forward thinkers sustainable and stylish activewear designed around people and their hybrid lifestyles,” with performance pieces crafted from...