All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 10

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    C.A.M.P. presents ESG roadmap

    2023-10-12T10:56:00Z

    Source: C.A.M.P. Italian outdoor safety company C.A.M.P. has unveiled its social and environmental responsibility program. “We call it ‘Responsible Evolution,’ recalling the ‘Evolutionary’ claim we introduced with our rebranding,” commented President Eddy Codega. “Adopting an ESG agenda is a new challenge for us, more in form than ...

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    First products with mass-produced brewed protein fiber

    2023-10-12T10:38:00Z

    On Sept. 29, a total of 17 products using Spiber’s next-generation Brewed Protein™ fiber were released as part of the FW2023 collection from four brands: Goldwin, The North Face (TNF), Nanamica and Woolrich. The collection is the first mass-produced garment to be sold on a large scale since Spiber’s Thai ...

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    ​Five purpose-driven brands collab to protect Alaskan native land

    2023-10-12T07:59:00Z

    Zeal Optics, Weston, Smartwool, Pret and MountainFlow Eco-Wax have joined forces with Tlingit artist Crystal Worl of Trickster Company to form the Haa Aaní Alliance and launch a collection of goggles, skis, snowboards, socks and accessories featuring Worl’s artwork, with proceeds benefiting three non-profit organizations: Yukon Salmon, Wild Salmon Center ...

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    ​Osprey continues its sustainability efforts

    2023-10-12T07:10:00Z

    Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand, is introducing its first backpacks made with 100 percent ocean-based or ocean-bound plastics as the primary material – the new Daylite™ Earth and the updated Talon Earth™. Overall, Osprey reports that it will have achieved nearly all of its Phase 1 sustainability goals by ...

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    Odlo launches expanded ReWear concept, opens flagship in Zurich

    2023-10-11T14:10:00Z

    Source: Odlo ReWear Swiss functional apparel manufacturer Odlo announced the launch of Odlo ReWear, a new, expanded initiative by the company to support the circular economy. Garments that would otherwise be discarded will now be given a second life, which enables the company to help reduce waste. ...

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    Decathlon Belgium introduces subscription service for kids’ bikes

    2023-10-10T05:20:00Z

    Decathlon Belgium is launching a new bicycle subscription service for children up to 12 years old. The sporting goods retailer makes available for rent 53 models of bicycles for children of that age that are also sold in its stores. This will allow children to use a bike that grows ...

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    Vittoria opens cotton bike tire factory in Bangkok

    2023-10-07T14:05:00Z

    Italian bicycle tire specialist Vittoria has opened a new factory in Thailand for the production of cotton bicycle tires. This €20 million investment will expand the Vittoria Tyres Thailand (VTT) factory site from 36,000 to 51,000 sqm in the Bangpoo industrial area, near VTT’s current headquarters. The 10,000 sqm facility ...

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    Official launch of ReHubs Europe

    2023-10-06T15:53:00Z

    At a kick-off meeting in Barcelona on Oct. 3, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and 20 incoming members presented ReHubs Europe, a new international non-profit organization dedicated to boosting textile recycling. The official launch follows three years of preparation and the publication of a ”Techno-Economic Study” that looked ...

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    Renewcell expands Circulose supplier network

    2023-10-06T15:53:00Z

    Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has announced the expansion of its Circulose supplier network to 116 members. Circulose is Renewcell’s 100 percent recycled textile pulp, generated from cotton-rich textile waste. Initially composed of 47 yarn and textile producers, the Circulose Supplier Network has now evolved to include a diverse range of ...

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    GOTS publishes Due Diligence Handbook

    2023-10-06T06:33:00Z

    The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in collaboration with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, has published the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is an essential step forward in promoting sustainability, human rights and ethical business practices in the textile sector. Ruslan Alyamkin, responsible for standards development ...

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    RECCO teams up with American Institute for Avalanche Research

    2023-10-06T06:33:00Z

    Recco, known worldwide as a provider of avalanche burial location technology, has partnered with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to support the institute’s Women’s Mentorship Program. The partnership will raise awareness of Recco technology among AIARE instructors and students and show them how to incorporate it ...

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    TMC and ZDHC Foundation collaborate to combat microfibers

    2023-10-04T10:09:00Z

    The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) and the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap to Zero Programme (ZDHC) have teamed up to publish a guide to tackling microfiber loss in the textile industry that will enable supply chains, brands and retailers to take effective action against microfiber pollution. Key ...

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    Deuter’s repair service embarks on third German Promise Tour

    2023-10-04T08:23:00Z

    In October and November 2023, backpack and sleeping bag specialist Deuter will repair used and aging Deuter backpacks, sleeping bags or accessories at selected retailers in Freiburg, Gersthofen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich, Germany, and provide information about its sustainability strategies. Usually, the products are sent to the company headquarters in Gersthofen ...

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    Berghaus, Endura and Canterbury support 700-mile charity challenge

    2023-10-03T15:58:00Z

    British outdoor brand Berghaus, Scottish cycling brand Endura and New Zealand rugby brand Canterbury have teamed up with Scottish ex-rugby player Kenny Logan for a special charity challenge. From Oct. 1-7, Logan and a team of celebrity friends will embark on a grueling 700-mile walk and bike ride from Murrayfield ...

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    Polartec launches performance fabrics made with plant-based nylon

    2023-10-03T08:53:00Z

    Polartec has announced that two of its existing product platforms now use Biolon™, which will set a new standard in sustainability for performance fabrics. Polartec® Power Shield™ and Power Stretch™ Pro with Biolon fibers and membrane will debut this fall. Biolon is a renewable, non-GMO, plant-based nylon with a 50 ...

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    Smartwool announces Second Cut Resale

    2023-10-02T12:15:00Z

    Smartwool, a U.S. manufacturer of Merino wool products for active living and part of VF Corp., and ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced Second Cut™ Resale, a program that allows customers to shop used women’s and children’s apparel and accessories at ...

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    Bleed wants to become community-based company

    2023-10-02T11:41:00Z

    The sustainable outdoor brand Bleed from Germany, which ran into economic trouble earlier this year, has turned to its fans and supporters with a new rescue plan. In order to be able to continue operating, the company wants to become a “community-based business.” To this end, the company writes in ...

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    Snowboard binding and other everyday items reconceived for the closed loop

    2023-09-29T15:17:00Z

    UPM Biochemicals has teamed up with the College of Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London (UAL) to develop prototypes of products for a “world beyond fossils,” including a modular, interchangeable snowboard binding. The idea is to reduce the amount of materials used while substituting renewables for ...

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    Coloreel announces $2m deal to scale production of its sustainable technology

    2023-09-28T12:20:00Z

    Swedish textile innovation brand Coloreel has announced the signing of a $2 million agreement with “a prominent Asian manufacturer.” The deal has been described as “a significant milestone for Coloreel and its innovative product.” Coloreel has developed a technology for embroidery that enables high-quality coloring of textile thread on demand. ...

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    Sympatex closes loops in the outdoor industry – Join in!

    2023-09-27T15:35:00Z Sponsored by

    The outdoor industry is being called upon to drastically reduce its carbon footprint. Sympatex shows which adjustments can already be made today.