April 7, 2021
You Are Setting the Trend for Ethical Impact. Whether you call yourself a Fashionista, review clothing on your YouTube channel, or simply like to follow the trends to look your best for work or play. There is no denying that our passion for fashion drives an important and growing sector of our economy.
March 21, 2021
Every year, about 800,000 tonnes of textiles end up in landfill. To help tackle this problem and help consumers recycle and repurpose their pre-loved textiles, courier service CouriersPlease (CP) is collecting unwanted items from Australian households via a partnership with sustainable sock company Upparel. Through the CP–Upparel initiative, people can book a collection through the Boomerang
...March 4, 2021
Key discussion points include: What are P&G Fabric Care’s commitment with regards to environmental sustainability? What are some of the key goals and timelines set? What is the biggest challenge for P&G Fabric, and how are you addressing it? How important are collaborations to your goals and can you talk to any innovative collaborations? What actionable steps
...February 18, 2021
For more essays by Heather Clancy, sign up for VERGE Weekly, one of our free newsletters. In early January, I covered personal care products company Aveda’s project to trace and verify the provenance of its vanilla supply using blockchain — and to allow consumers to peek into that information by later this year. It’s not the only consumer brand dreaming about that sort of connection or
...February 16, 2021
Two entrepreneurs are introducing circular business models that could upend the food and apparel industries for the better.
February 11, 2021
Finding the true definition of "Sustainable Fashion".
January 12, 2021
In simple terms, greenwashing is when a company presents itself as environment-friendly to promote its products which inherently are manufactured with practices that aren’t sustainable. With the increasing awareness among consumers, most look for options that are both cost-efficient and environment-conscious. Through different ways of marketing and production, companies often deceive their
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December 23, 2020
Since the beginning of ages, we humans have prioritized our three basic necessities very well – food, clothing, and shelter. With changing times, different discoveries and revolutions have led these industries in society. However, in recent times our desire for luxury has ruled over ethics.
December 15, 2020
As sustainability professionals, we’ve been talking for years about how consumers are increasingly influenced by values and sustainability. We search the data for proof points that people would prefer to buy from a more sustainable company. Indeed, even when we find the proof points, we also find a large action gap between what people say and what they do. We think the action gap is about to
...December 3, 2020
New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion Liesl Truscott Thu, 12/03/2020 - 01:00 This week, in advance of World Soil Day — Dec. 5 — the Textile Exchange Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark (CFMB) Program is launching a new tool to help the fashion and textile industry take urgent action on biodiversity. The Biodiversity Benchmark, developed in partnership with The
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