Sustainability

New EU sustainability standards prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear

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The European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) have prohibited early obsolescence, which implies that producers must not limit the lifespan of a product by design elements. It also requests a one-year moratorium on the burning of unsold textiles and footwear once the law takes effect. Companies must make software updates, consumables, …

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A comprehensive sustainability overhaul is required for the fashion business

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In a recent interview, Zerobarracento’s zero waste designer and CEO Camilla Carrara emphasized the necessity for a complete strategy that lowers waste, minimizes water consumption, and uses renewable energy sources, from raw material procurement through distribution and disposal. One of the most difficult difficulties confronting the fashion business is supply chain transformation; every stage of …

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Upcycling PET bottles into clothing is critical for India’s circular economy

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According to Angelo George, CEO of Bisleri International Pvt Ltd, a leading packaged drinking water company that has undertaken a project to upcycle PET bottles into apparel, shoes, and other products, upcycling PET bottles into apparel plays a critical role in advancing India’s circular economy objectives. As the bottles are turned into high-value items, the …

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Homemade sustainable materials made from bacterial cellulose: a UK research

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A new study led by Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom discovered that it may be possible to make sustainable fabrics at home using bacterial cellulose (BC), which can be grown in a solution of black tea, sugar, and kombucha, a popular health drink containing a variety of yeasts, bacteria, and cultures. The textiles …

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The Armani Group undertakes a regenerative cotton initiative in Italy

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The Armani Group has unveiled a new project with the Fashion Task Force of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance. The Apulia regenerative cotton project will advance agroforestry-based cotton production, opening the way for Italy’s more sustainable and innovative fashion industry. According to a joint press release from the European Forest Institute …

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Governments have invested $1.34 trillion in sustainable energy globally since 2020

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), countries have allocated $1.34 trillion to encourage sustainable energy projects since 2020. Around $130 billion in new expenditure has been announced in the previous six months, making it one of the weakest periods for new allocations since the COVID-19 epidemic began. However, the pause may be temporary, since …

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The global textile sector is progressively integrating technology for sustainability

The global textile sector is progressively integrating technology for sustainability

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According to Andrew Peterson, president of FUZE Biotech, textile industries worldwide are progressively embracing technology to improve sustainability. The concept for using technology is usually consistent—cut expenses, enhance efficiency, and focus on a long-term, customer- and corporate-driven project. Automation and better equipment, according to Peterson, are critical to decreasing pollution and water waste while enhancing …

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The Dutch company Aware emphasizes fashion sustainability education

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From 2000 to 2015, as textile production increased, garment longevity declined dramatically. In an interview with Fibre2Fashion, Feico van der Veen, co-founder of Dutch start-up Aware, underlined the critical need for consumer education in a sustainable fashion. He referenced a recent poll conducted by Bain & Company that revealed customers’ willingness to embrace sustainability and …

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Synthetic fiber business in the United States is adapting to increased demand for sustainability

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As brands and yarn makers prefer sustainable solutions, the synthetic fiber sector is altering its practices to suit this need. In an interview with Fibre2Fashion, Mauro Dallavalle, senior marketing manager, fibers Global at Avient, explored these trends and Avient’s involvement in the shift. “There is a general need among brand owners and yarn producers for …

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Inspectorio Rise grows to support supply chain sustainability and compliance

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Inspectorio, the inventor of an AI-powered supplier performance monitoring platform, has updated Inspectorio Rise, an all-in-one supply chain sustainability and compliance solution, to include more features. Inspectorio Rise provides a centralized platform for brands, retailers, and suppliers to make manufacturing more efficient, transparent, and beneficial to people and the environment. As the world witnesses an …

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