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OrthoLite’s Indian testing lab obtains Gold accreditation from SATRA
OrthoLite’s in-house testing laboratory at the OrthoLite India factory, in Ambur, Tamil Nadu, has achieved Gold Laboratory Accreditation from the SATRA Technology Centre. “It is the first and only facility in India to receive this high-level distinction,” said the US supplier of open-cell foam technology for footwear. SATRA is ...
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Coats reaches several sustainability targets ahead of schedule
Coats has reported accelerated progress on several environmental and social targets in its 2025 Sustainability Report, with multiple goals originally set for 2026 already achieved or exceeded. The UK-based supplier of critical components for the apparel and footwear industry said it eliminated landfill waste across its operations a year ...
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Soles4Souls buys Erren Recondition
Soles4Souls, a US nonprofit organization turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, has acquired Erren Recondition, a European leader in footwear and apparel reconditioning. No financial details were released. Soles4Souls said that the acquisition significantly expands its ability to help brands and retailers extend product life, reduce waste and create economic ...
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ArticleBerlin university leads €4m EU project on sustainable footwear and home textiles
The Technische Universität Berlin, one of Germany’s largest universities of technology, is leading a new three-year European Union research project aimed at improving the sustainability of footwear and home textiles. The initiative, called STEPH (STrengthening Ecodesign pathways with performance assessment Parameters for Home textiles and footwear) is part of the ...
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CEC introduces a new member category and launches a sustainability working group
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) introduced a new membership category, Associate Members, following the modification of its statutes and launched a sustainability working group with some European technology centers. “This new category aims to broaden participation within the footwear community by welcoming stakeholders beyond national footwear associations, thereby strengthening collaboration, ...
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Cirql confirms the low carbon emission of its recycled TPU products
Cirql has published new life cycle assessments confirming lower carbon emissions for its recycled TPU products. The Vietnam-based provider of sustainable footwear materials announced the release of LCAs for its rTPU30 and rTPU50 materials, developed in collaboration with carbon-accounting specialist Carbonfact, with the findings intended to support brands facing tightening ...
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Bureau Veritas buys Italy’s Spin360
Bureau Veritas, a French testing, inspection and certification services group, has acquired Spin360, an Italian consulting firm specialized in sustainable innovation and development for fashion and luxury brands. Spin360 designed VCS (Verified & Certified Steps), a software package allowing the self-assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performances launched in ...
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ArticleEmerging designer: Canella juggles tradition, design and luxury
Canella Brand Shoes is a Peruvian provider of handmade up-market shoes using natural materials. Founded in 2018, by Daniella Pedraglio, with an initial investment of $20,000, the company now produces around 1,500 pairs annually including sneakers, ballet flats, heels and boots. When it was launched, Canella had a stock of ...
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Deichmann loses court battle over waste disposal fees
Deichmann has lost a legal dispute at the Gelsenkirchen Administrative Court over waste disposal costs, according to media reports. The Essen-based footwear retailer had sought exemption from Germany’s system participation obligation, or Systembeteiligungspflicht, which requires businesses to pay fees for the recycling and disposal of packaging intended for private consumers. ...
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EU scales back corporate sustainability rules
EU lawmakers reached a political agreement on Dec 9 to significantly scale back corporate sustainability and due diligence obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The deal was concluded during a trilogue between the European Commission, Parliament and Council. According to ...
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NNormal launches a shoe take-back and recycling program
NNormal, the trail running and hiking brand founded in 2022 by Kilian Jornet and Camper, has launched Take Back Box, a free collection and recycling initiative for NNormal shoes at the end of their lifecycle. The program allows customers to return worn footwear either at selected retail locations or via ...
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ArticleHow a Tuscan startup is helping upcycle leather deadstocks
Zerow is a Tuscan-based marketplace established for the upcycling of fabric and leather leftovers. As the company’s name indicates, the “w” standing for waste, its purpose is to eliminate discarded materials and deadstock by transforming them into a resource. The company was founded by Alessio Troisi and Gabriele Rorandelli, who ...
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Instagram, Facebook to ban Australians under the age of 16 from Dec. 4
Meta announced that it will start banning from Dec. 4 Australian users under the age of 16 accessing Instagram, Facebook and Threads to comply with the country’s new social media rules. The US group started notifying the users concerned “to give them the opportunity to save their contacts and ...
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EU countries reach an agreement to reduce CO2 emissions 90% by 2040
European Union ministers with responsibility for climate have reached an agreement to cut net carbon dioxide emissions 90% by 2040, said the Danish Climate Minister, Lars Aagard. Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Council. The agreement provides for some flexibility in reaching that goal. For example, the ...
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ArticleBioShoes4All project nears finish line with campaign to promote conscious consumption
BioShoes4All, an initiative to bolster the sustainability of Portugal’s footwear supply chain launched in 2022, is nearing the finish line, with the Portuguese footwear industry association Apiccaps announcing in mid-October that 85 percent of BioShoes4All projects had been completed and unveiling an international campaign to promote the conscious consumption of ...
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ArticleEuropean Parliament proposes 16-year age limit to access social media
A committee of the European Parliament is proposing a 16-year old age limit to access social media in order to protect minors’ safety online On Oct. 16, the members of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the European Parliament adopted a report, by 32 votes in favour, ...
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Global sustainable footwear market forecast reaching $15.9bn by 2032
The Indian market intelligence firm Credence Research projects the global sustainable footwear market will expand from $10.33 billion in 2024 to $15.9 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6 percent. The study spans both athletic and non-athletic footwear segments and outlines how shifting consumer behavior, ...
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Worldly acquires GoBlu to unify environmental and chemical data management
Worldly, a sustainability intelligence platform, has acquired GoBlu, the company behind The BHive, a widely used digital solution for chemical inventory management, traceability, and compliance in apparel and textile supply chains. The acquisition marks a major step toward building the first unified system that connects verified environmental performance data ...
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Ochsner Shoes launches the women’s footwear brand Studio Amo
The Swiss shoe retailer Ochsner Shoes has expanded its private label portfolio with the launch of Studio Amo, a new brand dedicated to women’s shoes. The collection is manufactured in Portugal. The brand name, derived from the universal language Esperanto, translates to “place of love.” Studio Amo is available in ...
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US reportedly calling on EU to water down green regulations
The US is calling on the European Union to water down parts of its green legislation just months after agreeing a tariff pact with the bloc to avoid an all-out trade war, the Financial Times reported. Washington has asked Brussels to scrap requirements for non-EU companies to provide “climate ...
