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Unilever strikes climate deals with Walmart, others to meet sustainability goals

September 30, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , ,

By Reuters Published September 30, 2024 Unilever has agreed sustainability deals with its top 10 retail customers, including Walmart, aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions and minimising waste in its supply chain, the consumer giant’s CEO said on Monday. Unilever, which makes Dove soap, Knorr stock cubes and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, was in [...]read moreUnilever strikes climate deals with Walmart, others to meet sustainability goals

Is Environmental Sustainability the New Liberal Arts?

August 28, 2024 No Comments Education

 “The scale of the challenges we face demands that all people have baseline understanding” of climate, the plan says. “[H]igher education must advance a learning agenda…with cross-disciplinary educational offerings.” In a 2022 global survey, 60% of higher education institutions said that climate-related content is found in fewer than 10% of their courses. But a vanguard [...]read moreIs Environmental Sustainability the New Liberal Arts?

Trails of the Plitvice Lakes National Park

August 14, 2024 No Comments Travel , , ,

Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia‘s most beautiful natural gems, offers visitors the opportunity to explore stunning lakes and waterfalls via beautiful trails and bridges. The total length of trails and bridges within this unique lake system is about 22 kilometres. The trails are made of a combination of stone and gravel, making them [...]read moreTrails of the Plitvice Lakes National Park

Envision Racing and Superdry co-promote fashion sustainability initiative

July 31, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , ,

We know that motor racing and fashion have developed strong associations, but for a change this is a collaboration that’s more about sustainability than a pure product promotion. Envision Racing x Superdry In conjunction with fashion brand Superdry, FIA Formula E team Envision Racing is urging fans “to consider the environmental impact of their fashion [...]read moreEnvision Racing and Superdry co-promote fashion sustainability initiative

Better Cotton Council unveils new appointments, M&S sustainability expert joins

July 31, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , ,

Sourcing executives from M&S and J Crew Group are among the latest recruits to join the board of the Better Cotton Council (BCC), the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative. Expansion of the board by five new members, including the appointment of two new co-chairs, means BCC membership now represents “the entire cotton industry and help[s] [...]read moreBetter Cotton Council unveils new appointments, M&S sustainability expert joins

The perception of luxury undergoing a profound transformation driven by sustainability and technology

July 11, 2024 No Comments Beauty , ,

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Jul 5, 2024 In its inaugural study focused on the high-end sector, the audit firm KPMG presents a report titled “Savoir-faire and innovation: how does luxury continue to inspire?” To fully grasp how this profound transformation is viewed by industry players, KPMG conducted extensive surveys and interviews with experts and [...]read moreThe perception of luxury undergoing a profound transformation driven by sustainability and technology

Lisa White of WGSN says we mustn’t hide behind the argument that “sustainability is expensive”

July 10, 2024 No Comments Beauty , ,

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jul 9, 2024 Lisa White, head of strategic forecasting at trend-monitoring firm WGSN, recently presented in Paris a long-term study on the market transformations expected in 2026. Speaking to FashionNetwork.com, White has talked about fashion’s two-tier evolution, the role of innovation, and the growing importance of materials in long-term trends. [...]read moreLisa White of WGSN says we mustn’t hide behind the argument that “sustainability is expensive”

Amazon Sustainability Accelerator start-ups shortlist includes Glasgow’s ACS Clothing

June 8, 2024 No Comments Beauty , ,

Amazon has announced the names of the start-ups that have made it onto the e-tail giant’s bigger-for-2024 Sustainability Accelerator. Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Climate Tech Pilot 2024 Cohort at Amazon’s Delivery Station in Romford Some 15 start-ups from across Europe have been picked, including fledgling businesses from Glasgow, Nottingham and London in the UK. They’re all [...]read moreAmazon Sustainability Accelerator start-ups shortlist includes Glasgow’s ACS Clothing

Berlin Fashion Week adopts Copenhagen’s sustainability requirements

June 7, 2024 No Comments Beauty , ,

Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) has long been a pioneer on the sustainability front and now it’s an influencer too with news that Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) is adopting its sustainability requirements. DR The new partnership to roll out the requirements developed by CPHFW will see BFW committing to making the Minimum Standards a mandatory criterion [...]read moreBerlin Fashion Week adopts Copenhagen’s sustainability requirements

Italian producer Nearchimica taps chemicals research to boost sustainability

June 7, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , ,

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 7, 2024 The latest innovative solution developed by Nearchimica is ambient-temperature garment dyeing. The aim is to “cut energy costs while also saving a huge quantity of water, since our reactive dye for cotton garments makes cold-water dyeing possible,” said Roberto Camera Magni, boss of Nearchimica, an Italian producer [...]read moreItalian producer Nearchimica taps chemicals research to boost sustainability