Footwear brand Lane Eight targets net-zero carbon footprint by 2030
“Our goal has always been to create a shoe that is not only easily accessible to an everyday consumer but also disrupts the industry’s standards for what is deemed eco-conscious.”
Project Blank creates a world-first plastic neutral wetsuit
Yulex wetsuit collection, the world-first plastic neutral wetsuit, are designed with EcoPre tail pads and made from 100 percent recycled apparel range and upcycling initiatives with Upparel & Into Carry, but sometimes using plastic can’t be avoided.
Australians buy 56 pieces of new clothing each year, report finds
“Undertaking this research has uncovered the data gaps that still exist in our industry,” shares AFC CEO Leila Naja Hibri.
Inversa turns an invasive fish species into durable, sustainable alt-leather
Invasive lionfish have an unsatiable appetite, and with no natural predators, they can kill up to 79 per cent of young marine life within five weeks of entering a coral reef system.
NZ period care brand AWWA receives B Corp certification
According to AWWA, it aims to eradicate period poverty while positively impacting the environment.
LA streetwear brand creates shoes from recycled adult toys
David Teitelbaum, the founder of Rose in Good Faith, said he came up with the idea to create a shoe made from sex toys after visiting the adult toy factory and seeing all the excess products that didn’t pass QA.
Timex creates eco-watches from upcycled ocean-bound plastic
This is one of Timex’s innovations that demonstrates the company’s commitment to a sustainable future and reducing environmental impacts.
Uniqlo goes all-electric in Singapore with click-and-collect deliveries
Switching from diesel-run vehicles to electric vehicles for click-and-collect deliveries has brought Uniqlo closer to achieving its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2030.
H&M accused of breaching ‘greenwashing’ laws after sustainability index credibility questioned
Authorities claim data from the Higg Index used to substantiate sustainability claims is misleading.
Kathmandu wins award for ‘groundbreaking’ biodegradable jacket
The company was one of the 23 winners for sports and outdoors products in the 2022 ISPO and the only recipient from Australasia
Former paper mill repurposed to convert recycled textiles into fiber for 100m t-shirts
With an estimated investment of US$420 million, the factory is expected to produce 30,000 metric tons of fiber each year – enough for about 100 million t-shirts.
11 ethical and eco-friendly fine jewellery brands in Europe
The growing global focus on sustainability in the fashion industry has raised awareness of the environmental impacts of jewellery.
Primark makes fresh sustainability commitments
The new strategy expands its existing pledges to offer consumers more sustainable clothing choices while keeping them at an affordable price.
Brands are leaning on ‘recycling’ clothing to meet sustainability goals. But recycling them is hard
Most clothing is simply not designed to be recycled. Even when it is, the fashion industry lacks the kind of infrastructure needed to really embrace a circular economy model.
This alt-leather is plant-based, fully biodegradable, and can be recycled infinitely
Mirium’s bio-leather is made from cork, natural rubber and soybean oil and dyed using coconut husk charcoal.