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UKFT launches Reuse and Recycling membership

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a new membership category for textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and recycling innovators. The new Reuse and Recycling membership is dedicated to supporting circularity, growth and innovation within the UK fashion and textile industry by providing...

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Lenzing sustainability report 2024: net zero goal is inching closer

Austrian cellulose fibre producer Lenzing Group has published its 2024 annual report alongside its sustainability report, the latter for the first time in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Accordingly, Lenzing has updated its climate targets in 2024 to align its commitment to climate protection with the...

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Suzy Amis Cameron launches Inside Out LLC to encourage innovation and collaboration

Environmental advocate and entrepreneur Suzy Amis Cameron has launched a new purpose-driven company, Inside Out LLC (IO), designed to deliver “revolutionary solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges”. The company aims to design and invest in ecologically responsible and ethical solutions across six key sectors: Science, research and...

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Regenerative Cotton Standard records promising results after first harvest in India

The Regenerative Cotton Standard by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which was launched in Tanzania at the end of November 2023 and expanded to India in July last year, has delivered promising results in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the first harvest: higher crop yields, lower costs and increased awareness of regenerative agriculture...

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Textile-to-textile recyclers form new T2T Alliance

In a bid to support Europe’s circular economy policies such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), leading textile-to-textile recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have formed a new T2T Alliance. “Textile waste is a growing challenge in Europe and beyond, with less than 1 percent of the textile fibre market coming from...

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Cascale unveils updated Higg Index tool

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has introduced the latest iteration of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), reinforcing its commitment to refining sustainability assessment tools for the fashion industry. Part of the broader Higg Index suite, the Higg BRM is designed to help brands and retailers evaluate their...

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Fashion for Good and leading brands to tackle microfibre pollution caused by fibre fragmentation

Fibre fragmentation is the breakdown of textile fibres into smaller parts, for example when washing or wearing clothes but also during the dyeing process. Particularly harmful is the release of tiny pieces of synthetic fibres, namely microplastics. They can accumulate in the ecosystem and pollute it and waterways, harm aquatic life by entering...

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Marking International Day of Zero Waste: Driving Change at Textiles Recycling Expo

As the world prepares to recognise the International Day of Zero Waste on the 30 th of March 2025, there has never been a more critical time to spotlight the need for sustainable solutions in the textile industry. Jointly led by UNEP and UN-Habitat, this year's theme: “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles” marks a historic first, and...

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News Articles Introducing the GFA Mapping of Global EPR for Textiles Introducing the GFA Mapping of Global EPR for Textiles

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is proud to introduce the GFA Mapping of Global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Textiles, an informative and evolving resource designed to document the proliferation of textile EPR schemes across the globe. The resource serves as a practical reference for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and...

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Fashion for Good & BCG: Demand for next-gen materials could outpace supply by 2030

“Materials lie at the heart of the fashion industry. They form the foundation of every garment, shaping the design, feel and functionality of the product. They also define the brand’s narrative and its appeal to consumers,” starts a new report published today and created by global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good together with the...

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OTB Group appoints Andrea Rosso as Sustainability Ambassador

OTB Group has named Andrea Rosso as its Sustainability Ambassador, underscoring its commitment to sustainability through its “Be Responsible, Be Brave” strategy. In his new role, Rosso will focus on expanding sustainability initiatives both internally and externally, aiming to embed a responsible mindset across the company and its global supply...

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Parley launches new label and incubator to accelerate eco-innovation and design

Parley for the Oceans, the global environmental organisation and impact network, has announced a long-term partnership with the Paris-based Dover Street Market Paris Brand Development (DSMP-BD) to launch a new label and investment incubator to accelerate eco, natural and biofabricated innovations. The new partnership will see Parley launching a...