Sustainability: Page 2

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    H&M, Eileen Fisher top fashion environmental scorecard as other brands’ sustainability progress staggers

    Climate group Stand.earth graded 42 fashion brands on a scale of “A+” to “F” based on progress they made to decarbonize their supply chains between 2021 and 2023.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 10, 2025
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    Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

    A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination.

    By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Fashion Dive

    Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

    By Fashion Dive staff
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    Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America

    The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2025
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    Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

    The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

    By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2025
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    Biomaterials firm shakes up leadership as it preps for commercial growth

    Gozen’s co-founder Ece Gözen is moving into a creative role as the company prepares to target more brand partners.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 19, 2025
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    New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations

    Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.

    By Zoya Mirza • May 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    The future of fashion is already here

    Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.

    By Dustin White • May 12, 2025
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    EBay launches resale trend report

    Louis Vuitton was the most-purchased designer label on the platform in the first three months of 2025, while Birkenstock topped the list of fastest-growing brands.

    By Lara Ewen • May 9, 2025
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    ThredUp launches curated vintage collection

    The online pop-up shop is partnering with Beyond Retro to offer more than 17,000 pieces of womenswear inspired by and sourced from the 1970s through the early aughts.

    By Lara Ewen • May 8, 2025
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    Clothing prioritized in European Commission’s 5-year plan

    Beginning in 2025, the commission will implement new requirements as part of its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation legislation.

    By Lauren Schenkman • May 2, 2025
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    Opinion

    12 years on from Rana Plaza

    Bangladesh has rebranded as a global leader in ethical fashion, writes fashion consultant and designer Taiwo Meghoma.

    By Taiwo Meghoma • April 28, 2025
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    Reju partners with textile collection firm Rematrix

    The deal is designed to ensure a steady supply of post-consumer waste material and to help fashion companies better navigate extended producer responsibility regulations.

    By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2025
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    Fashion Revolution calls for local activism to promote change

    The nonprofit group is encouraging participation in its annual April advocacy week, which is set to include more than 2,000 events worldwide.

    By Howard Ruben • April 22, 2025
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    Nearly a quarter of denim finishing contains hazardous chemicals: report

    New data from Jeanologia suggests finding sustainable alternatives to harmful processing elements and reducing water usage.

    By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2025
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    Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.
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    Urban Outfitters launches 4 collaborations

    The collections feature vintage-inspired items and upcycled pieces made from the brand’s past inventory.

    By Howard Ruben • April 15, 2025
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    Retrieved from Refiberd on April 10, 2025
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    EBay awards funding to recycling tech firm

    Refiberd, which uses artificial intelligence to sort fabric, was named Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year and given $300,000 to scale its business.

    By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2025
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    "Under Armour at MixC Zhengzhou" by Windmemories is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

    The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 9, 2025
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    Courtesy of Courtesy of Yibin Grace Group/Hou Yiling
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    Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China

    Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.

    By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025
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    House GOP asks SEC to rescind ESG disclosures, names rules

    The rules to combat greenwashing were included among a list of rescissions of Biden-era policies the House Financial Services Committee requested.

    By Lamar Johnson • April 3, 2025
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    European Council adopts proposal to delay sustainability reporting

    The European Parliament scheduled an April 1 vote for the “stop the clock” measure, which would officially delay reporting deadlines for the bloc’s corporate sustainability laws.

    By Lamar Johnson • April 1, 2025
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    FTC considers petition for digital labels on apparel

    The American Apparel and Footwear Association is petitioning for online garment care instructions, with the support of brands including Ralph Lauren and Patagonia.

    By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 31, 2025
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    Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon

    The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.

    By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 26, 2025
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    Biomaterials firm launches DTC mycelium leather

    MycoWorks is selling its Reishi material in sample kits and by the sheet.

    By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Biomaterials firm Gozen increases production with new factory, product range

    The company’s Lunaform nanocellulose leather alternative was used by Balenciaga and will now be produced at scale.

    By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why next-gen vegan fashion is farming’s unlikely ally

    The alternative materials market offers untapped advantages for agricultural producers, writes Stephanie Downs, co-founder and CEO of Uncaged Innovations.

    By Stephanie Downs • Feb. 24, 2025