All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 12
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Supply Chain Act adopted by German parliament
The German parliament passed the Supply Chain Act. The law, which aims to force companies to take responsibility for human rights abuses such as forced and child labor, forced evictions, oil pollution and land theft within their supply chains, will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. As a first ...
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Chaco moves to new Michigan factory
Chaco, an outdoor lifestyle footwear brand owned by Wolverine World Wide, Inc., has moved to a larger and upgraded U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockford, Michigan, “to meet growing demands for increased footwear production, customization program, and reweb and resole requests from consumers,” the company said. The new factory provides 25 ...
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ArticleSpinnova and KT Trading develop a fiber made from leather waste
Spinnova, a Finnish manufacturer of textile fibers deriving from wood or waste, and KT Trading, a Swiss firm specialized in the sourcing and trading of materials for the leather industry, have developed a fiber made from leather waste. “Following thorough research and testing, Spinnova and KT Trading have succeeded in ...
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Vivobarefoot introduces new high-performance hiking boot “in harmony with nature”
Vivobarefoot has launched the Tracker Forest ESC, its latest high-performance boot for extreme forest and off-road conditions, available in men’s and women’s versions. The new footwear, which is part of the brand’s Extreme Survival Collection (ESC), was designed “in harmony with nature,” the brand said, and is made from renewable ...
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3M launches Thinsulate Xerogel Insulation for textiles
3M announced the launch of a new Xerogel technology insulation in the coming months. Comprised of 60 percent post-consumer recycled material, the new 3M Thinsulate Xerogel Insulation is a highly porous structure consisting of 99 percent air for good thermal insulation properties. In order to apply this innovative material to ...
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Veja launches a lighter performance sneaker
Veja, the French sustainable sneaker company, is introducing its second and lighter performance running shoe, made with special materials. Manufactured in Brazil, the Marlin features a 65 percent bio-based rubber outsole, made from Amazonian rubber and rice waste, and a 60 percent sugar cane midsole. The lining is made from ...
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Pikolinos aims to be carbon neutral this summer
The Spanish footwear company Pikolinos, which operates under the eponymous brand and the Martinelli label, plans to be carbon neutral in July. It claims to have already reduced its carbon footprint by 65 percent since 2016 at its headquarters and Pikolog logistics hub. The company’s sustainability policy focuses on emissions, ...
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Allbirds to release an open-source version of its Carbon Footprint Calculator
On April 22, with the celebration of Earth Day, Allbirds will release an open-source version of its Carbon Footprint Calculator on Freethefootprint.com. “For too long, many brands have focused on marketing sustainability rather than actually implementing holistic, high-impact solutions — and to an extent, it’s worked,” said Joey Zwillinger, the ...
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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,” ...
