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Canada Goose sees itself well on track to achieve sustainability goals

2021-04-16T10:26:00Z

In its second sustainability report, Canada Goose has provided an overview of the progress for the social and environmental responsibility agenda set in 2019 and introduces a few future projects. The detailed 33-page report ( link for direct PDF download ) provides insight into all relevant areas, from ...

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Bluesign releases updated version of its Product Stewardship Guideline

2021-02-22T07:36:00Z

Bluesign has released Version 3.0 of its Product Stewardship Guideline , exclusively available to Bluesign System Parners. The Guideline, which complements the Bluesign Criteria for chemical suppliers, is a practical guide for chemical companies that are willing to implement state-of-the-art procedures and improve their product safety. Bluesign has been ...

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Bluesign completes revision of 2020 chemical substances lists

2021-02-07T18:25:00Z

Bluesign has revised its 2020 lists of chemical substances. The new criteria include new scientific knowledge on the toxicological and ecological profile of these substances, their legal classification, new legal consumer safety limits, revised risk assessments based on the Bluesign criteria for chemical assessment, feedback from experts of the ...

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​Vaude presents new “Detox” CSR report

2020-12-17T17:34:00Z

With its latest sustainability report, Vaude has launched an entire website that fully lists and explains in detail all of the company’s past, present and future actions. By voluntarily signing the Greenpeace Detox Commitment , Vaude had already made a clear commitment in 2015 to gradually eliminate ...

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Tearfil chooses DuPont Sorona for performance staple yarns

2020-12-14T14:35:00Z

Tearfil , the Portuguese specialist in textile yarns, will use Sorona fibers to develop sustainable and high-performing staple yarns for the apparel industry. Sorona is made up of 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients. Compared with Nylon 6, Sorona uses 30 percent less energy, and releases 63 percent less greenhouse ...

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Canada Goose wants 90% bluesign-approved fabrics by 2025

2020-05-05T19:11:00Z

Canada Goose has announced its commitment to reach 90 percent bluesign® -approved fabrics by 2025. The pledge is part of Canada Goose’s Sustainable Impact Strategy. The brands who commit to being a bluesign® System Partner have their supply chain thoroughly assessed to ensure that their products and processes meet ...

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Bluesign revises criteria

2020-03-23T06:44:00Z

Bluesign has released revised criteria as part of its mission to help the fashion and textile industry reduce its environmental impact. Among its changes, the latest update brings increased consideration of definitions and terminology as well as the implementation of new sections, such as the criteria for fiber manufactures. ...

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Deuter on the way to PFC freedom

2020-02-25T15:07:00Z

Deuter introduced a 100-percent Perfluorocarbon-free (PFC) bag collection for autumn 2020. The collection includes the Up series , which is the brand’s latest line of urban lifestyle packs, as well as a new Aviant travel luggage line and an updated iteration of its Freerider Pro ski touring ...