All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 14
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Allbirds shifting to regenerative wool
Allbirds has pledged to be sourcing nothing but “regenerative” wool by 2025. The U.S. direct-to-consumer brand plans by that same year to have made its supply carbon-neutral as well. Rather than change suppliers, Allbirds will be encouraging a technique called regenerative agriculture, which – as defined by the non-profit organization ...
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Nike is now refurbishing sneakers
Nike has begun selling reconditioned sneakers at “up to” 15 stores in the U.S., with plans for more. The program is not going to be implemented in Europe until further notice. Inaugurated on April 12, the Nike Refurbished program operates with Nike sneakers returned within 60 days of purchase, which ...
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ArticleTeva works to divert products from landfills with new sandal recycling initiative
U.S. company Teva, founded in 1984 and part of Deckers Brands, has partnered with international recycling company TerraCycle to launch the TevaForever program to give worn-out Teva sandals a new life. The recycling program underscores Teva’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and keeping waste out of landfills. “The TevaForever ...
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Riri makes recycled poly the standard for its zipper range
Riri Group, a Swiss fashion accessories manufacturer with zipper and button brands Riri, Meras and Cobrax, is introducing the use of recycled polyester as the production standard for its zipper range. Riri’s slogan “Excellence in Details” becomes “Sustainability in Details,” representing the company’s commitment to putting sustainability first. By using ...
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Lycra introduces fibers made from 100% textile waste
The Lycra Company has developed its first performance products made from 100 percent textile waste. The Coolmax EcoMade and Thermolite EcoMade are the results of a partnership with Itochu Corp., one of the largest general trading companies in Japan, with strength in consumer-related sectors, including the textile business. The integration ...
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ArticleCovid-19 accelerates the shift to sustainability in the fashion industry
The Covid-19 pandemic has acted as an economic and social game changer in many respects, causing a strong disruption of previous business models as well as supply chain and production processes. This is also true for the fashion industry, where it also accelerated a clear shift toward sustainability in ...
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ArticleCovestro uses CO2 to make shoes
The German chemical group Covestro is using CO2, along with recycled and more sustainable materials, to produce elegant, casual and sports shoes with its footwear partners. The campaign is part of the group’s efforts to expand the use of cardyon, a raw material for the production of polyurethanes made with ...
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Germany plans to protect human rights in global supply chains
On March 3, the German federal government approved a bill that aims to force local companies to respect human rights in their global supply chain. Parliament is expected to pass the draft legislation, commonly referred to as the Supply Chain Act, by the middle of the year. The legislation is ...
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Steve Madden lauches an eco-friendly brand
Steve Madden has launched Cool Planet by Steve Madden, which aims to offer affordable eco-friendly footwear targeted at younger consumers. The Cool Planet’s women’s collection kicks off which 19 styles retailing from $50 to $80 a pair. The brand was initially scheduled to be launched in April 2020 but was ...
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News briefsVibram wants those who care to resole their shoes
Vibram has presented the new digital “Repair if you care” campaign to encourage consumers to have their shoes resoled and avoid waste. The campaign focuses on the concept of reuse and repair as a sustainable approach. It also aims to reintroduce people to the fact that repair is a valuable ...
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ArticleBoohoo reportedly faces U.S. ban over supplier practices
The British fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been again forced to defend supplier practices after a report said it faces a potential U.S. import ban due to slave labor allegations. The U.S.’ Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seen enough evidence to start a probe after petitions from lawyer Duncan Jepson, ...
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ArticleNew Zealand Merino launches 100% regenerative wool platform with Allbirds, Icebreaker, Smartwool
The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and global Merino wool apparel and footwear brands Icebreaker, Smartwool and Allbirds will work collectively with 167 sheep growers in New Zealand to create ZQRX, the world’s first regenerative wool platform. “ZQRX is an important and necessary evolution of our ethical wool program, ZQ,” ...
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News briefsTapestry joins Black in Fashion Council Active Allyship Pledge
The New York-based fashion group Tapestry announced its participation in the Black in Fashion Council Active Allyship Pledge. Members of the program commit to joining together to secure the advancement of Black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry. “We have committed to expanding diversity in our Tapestry and brand ...
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News briefsSkechers has raised over $6m for dogs and cats
Through sales of its BOBS from Skechers collection, the American footwear company has contributed more than $6.2 million to date to help save and support over one million shelter dogs and cats in the U.S. and Canada. It said that more than $2.7 million of the contributions have benefited thousands ...
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News briefsVF discloses the allocation of its green bond proceeds
VF Corp., the mother company of The North Face, Timberland and other brands, has released its Green Bond Impact Report, in which it shows that the net proceeds of around €493 million from its inaugural green bond have been fully allocated. The money has been allocated to 13 of VF’s ...
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ArticleScarpa introduces Green Manifesto
The Italian producer of outdoor footwear Scarpa has announced the Green Manifesto, comprehensive strategy that summarizes the company’s pledge and initiatives for sustainability. The spirit of the manifesto revolves around five principles that start with the letters that compose the name of the company: S for sustainability; C for ...
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ArticleVF to promote labor diversity
In line with its Council to Advance Racial Equity (CARE) and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) initiative, VF Corp. is implementing a number of new measures in its labor policy. “All VF employees will participate in a foundational inclusion and diversity learning journey to ensure they share a common ...
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News briefsVivobarefoot wins sustainability award for algae-based footwear
Vivobarefoot is one of the winners of Arizona-based Footprint Foundation’s 2021 Ocean Hero Awards, which recognize innovative champions that are positively affecting the environment on a global scale. Vivobarefoot was honored with an Innovative Engineering Award “for developing the first footwear made from algae, a renewable aquatic resource.” Footprint, a ...
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Itochu and Aquafil join forces to sell recycled nylon
The Japanese trading company Itochu and the Italian chemical firm Aquafil have entered a partnership to promote and expand the businesses of circular nylon production. In 2011, Aquafil created the Econyl Regeneration System that turns recovered nylon waste such as fishing nets, carpets and post-industrial waste back to caprolactam (CPL), ...
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News briefsPrada obtains €90m sustainability-linked loan
Prada has signed a €90 million, five-year sustainability-linked loan with the Italian bank UniCredit. The loan is characterized by the application of a bonus mechanism that allows for a reduction in the interest rate with the achievement of quantitative targets in the field of environmental sustainability. Attainment of those targets ...
