All CSR & Sustainability articles
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ArticleCirql launches a fully recyclable midsole made from 30% recycled TPU
The US-based insole specialist OrthoLite, the company behind Cirql, a provider of sustainable material solutions for the global footwear industry, has launched a new midsole foam called Cirql rTPU30. According to Cirql, the patented innovation consists of 30 percent recycled thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material and is manufactured through a chemical-free, ...
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ArticleH&M and Inditex accused of allegedly using unethical Brazilian cotton
The British non-governmental organization (NGO) Earthsight is accusing H&M and Inditex of allegedly using cotton “linked to land grabbing, illegal deforestation, violence, human rights violations and corruption in Brazil.” It is also calling on governments to regulate the fashion industry on the grounds that it has failed to ensure sustainability ...
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ArticleNovoloop’s pilot plant for recycled plastic comes on stream in India
Novoloop, a US plastic circular economy technology company, announced the startup of its pilot plant in Surat, India. The plant was built in collaboration with Aether Industries, an Indian speciality chemical manufacturer. Groundbreak for the plant was announced in January 2024 and construction completed in March 2024. The pilot plant ...
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Euratex announces initiative to promote upskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) is launching a new project to promote upskilling and reskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industry. The new “TCLF Skillbridge” initiative, supported by the European Commission’s department for growth (DG GROW), will focus on establishing regional skills partnerships. In the ...
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ArticleKeen introduces a hiking shoe with a lifetime guarantee regarding delamination
Keen introduced the Targhee IV, which it claims is the first shoe in the industry to have a delamination-free lifetime guarantee. Targhee IV is “a boot made to be the last hiking shoe you buy,” the US brand said in a statement. Delamination is when the glue used to adhere ...
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ArticleHyosung to build a bio-BDO factory in Vietnam as part of a $1bn investment plan
Hyosung TNC plans to build a bio-butanediol (BDO) factory in Vietnam with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons. The project is part of a $1 billion investment program to reach an annual output of 200,000 tons of bio-BDO. On March 30, Hyosung TNC received approval for the “Hyosung BDO ...
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Kuru Footwer releases its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report
Kuru Footwear has issued its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report which examines the latest findings surrounding foot pain in America. The Salt Lake City footwear company carried out a survey of over 3,000 American adults that showed that eight in 10 Americans experience foot pain, with nearly half of those ...
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Decathlon’s sales rise slightly in 2023
Decathlon increased sales by 1.15 percent in 2023 to €15.6 billion, adjusted for unfavourable exchange rates and the impact of the closure of its commercial activities in Russia. At constant exchange rates, the top line rose by 4.4 percent, according to the French sporting goods retailer. The net profit rose ...
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Dr. Martens launches a collection with reclaimed leather
On March 26, Dr. Martens launched the Genix Nappa collection made from reclaimed leather provided by Gen Phoenix. “The collection aims to tackle waste by rescuing leather offcuts that would otherwise be destined for landfill and uses them to create a soft yet durable new material,” the British bootmaker said. ...
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ArticleAsos, Boohoo, George at Asda commit to green claim rules in the UK
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda have signed undertakings that commit them to an agreed set of rules around the use of green claims. The regulator also issued an open letter urging fashion retailers to review their claims and practices in ...
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ArticleTempe to build a new distribution center in Valencia region
Tempe, the footwear unit of Inditex, will build a new 141,000 square-meter distribution center in the Valencia region. The announcement was made by Inditex which plans to invest €900 million a year in 2024 and 2025 to increase its logistics capacity. The other projects include a new 286,000 square-meter distribution ...
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Cascale releases an updated version of Higg BRM
Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), has launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), part of the Higg Index suite of tools. This update reflects Cascale’s commitment to refining the Higg Index to meet the needs of members, users and the industry. Higg BRM ...
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ArticleFrance’s proposal against fast fashion
The administration of French President Emmanuel Macron, founder of the Renaissance party, will support a law proposed by an opposition party to penalize fast fashion. The text in question is no. 2268, “aiming to render fast-fashion out of fashion, thanks to a system of incentives and penalties.” Its proponent is ...
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Bata joins the Leather Working Group
Bata has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG), a non-profit organization promoting responsible leather by minimizing the environmental impact of its production through a suite of tools and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) certification. “By joining forces with LWG, we gain the tools to adopt cleaner solutions, reduce ...
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SAC changes names to Cascale
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a global nonprofit alliance that promotes sustainable business practices in the consumer goods industry has changed names to Cascale. The “Cas” in Cascale is “SAC” reversed, while “CA” refers to “collective action,” and “scale” references scaled ambitions, according to a statetement. Cascale comprises over 300 ...
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ArticleHow a French startup helps to manage unsold stocks
The clearance of unsold stock is a financial and environmental conundrum for manufacturers and retailers and the issue is likely to become more acute in the current poor business environment and amid growing pressure to avoid waste and promote a circular economy. Data by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. ...
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ArticleFor Ever to produce compostable soles with Balena’s technology
For Ever, a Portuguese sole brand created in 1973, is joining forces with Balena to produce compostable soles. Balena is a circular economy startup founded in 2020 and located in Tel Aviv. The collaboration, unveiled on Feb. 20 during the Milan-based trade show Lineapelle, will combine For Ever’s mold injection ...
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New Balance launches a resale program
New Balance has initiated a new resale program, allowing customers to browse and purchase pre-owned goods from the brand online. Dubbed “Reconsidered,” the program aims to enable customers to trade in their gently worn shoes via mail or in-store drop-offs in exchange for a voucher to use toward their next ...
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ArticleLenzing, Recyc Leather launch Pélinova with Ganni’s Slouchy Boots
Lenzing, an Austrian producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has partnered with Recyc Leather, a leather alternative expert, to introduce Pélinova, an innovative material that fuses Lenzing’s Tencel Lyocell fibers and recycled leather fibers for high-end fashion applications. The duo joined forces with the Danish brand Ganni to bring the material ...
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Paul Green joins the Leather Working Group
The Austrian footwear label Paul Green has joined the Leather Working Group, a global, non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization that focuses on upholding and promoting environmental and social sustainability standards in the leather value chain. With the move, the shoe manufacturer wants to underline its “commitment to transparent and sustainable practices,” ...
