All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 130
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ArticleTecnica launches ski boot recycling project
Tecnica has introduced Recycle Your Boots, a project that aims to promote the circular economy by transforming old, used boots into second-generation materials. A ski boot is made of up to 120 components, which typically end up in the landfill, the company explains. Any skier who plans to buy a ...
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ArticleBrand relaunch for Pyua
The German brand Pyua, which has stood for sustainable outdoor clothing since its inception in 2008, has unveiled a new brand identity that is intended to stand even more uncompromisingly for its sustainability mission. For the brand relaunch, Pyua has focused on three principles: Purity, Versatility and, above all, Circularity. ...
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ArticleVF plans to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2025
VF Corp. has announced new sustainable packaging goals, defined as “a critical component of VF’s global sustainability strategy” for its large portfolio of brands, including The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Icebreaker and Eastpak, among others. The new targets revolve around the following four pillars : Eliminate all single-use plastic ...
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News briefsCDP recognizes Lenzing as Supplier Engagement Leader
The global non-profit environmental organization CDP, based in Berlin, has recognized Lenzing’s commitment along the supply chain to drive the transition to a sustainable economy. The Austrian manufacturer of sustainable specialty fibers is now a member of the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard, ranking among the top 7 percent of all ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen now offering food solutions
Klean Kanteen, the Californian climate-neutral certified, family and employee-owned specialist for sustainable drinkware, has introduced new food box storage solutions and improved food canisters. The new Klean Kanteen Food Boxes are reusable, conveniently sized and ideal for meals on the go, the brand says. Made from BPA-free, durable 18/8 stainless ...
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News briefsVF launches “Sustainable Solutions” digital media series
VF Corp. is partnering with a sister brand to the U.S. Weather Channel called Pattrn to launch a new digital media series that highlights its solutions to address climate change. The five-part series showcases the work happening across VF and its family of brands, including Vans, The North Face and ...
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Moncler helps schools and students in Milan
Moncler will donate 3,590 devices, including 2,171 notebooks and 1,419 tablets, to the students and teachers of 195 primary and secondary schools in Milan by mid-March, the company said. The fashion house responded to a public announcement made by the municipality of Milan, which highlighted the need for technological devices ...
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News briefsRiese & Müller is growing consistently
The German premium e-bike supplier Riese & Müller (R&M) is adding a new administration and production building to its ”green” state-of-the-art campus in Mühltal near Darmstadt. Construction work on the new structure will begin in May and is scheduled for completion in July 2022. Following the commissioning of a new ...
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News briefsBluesign completes revision of 2020 chemical substances lists
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 Chemical ...
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Hohenstein receives accreditation as Green Button certifier
Hohenstein, a textile testing provider and Oeko-Tex founding member, has been authorized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to assess companies and products for the Grüner Knopf (”Green Button”), a German government’s seal for sustainable textiles. The companies that wish to certify ...
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ArticleA new agenda for circularity that includes textiles
A new initiative to promote the transition towards a circular economy was launched by leaders from business, government, finance and civil society during a landmark online event on Feb. 4. The Circular Economy Action Agenda was developed collectively by more than 200 experts from 100 organizations as a call to ...
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Alpkit releases sustainability report
Alpkit, an outdoor brand based in Nottinghamshire, England, founded in 2004 and operating its own factory in Nottingham, has published its 2021 sustainability report. Among the most notable CSR achievements of the previous year was the brand becoming a B Corp. Alpkit, which operates under the mantra “Leave no trace ...
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ArticleSocks by Darn Tough and “Bernie mitten” maker Jen Ellis sell out in 24 hours
Sock maker Darn Tough Vermont and mitten maker Jen Ellis partnered to make a custom premium Merino wool sock that mimics the now-famous mittens Bernie Sanders wore on Inauguration Day. The socks, called JENerosity, were to benefit the Vermont Foodbank and sold out within a single day. Source: ...
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News briefsGore Fabrics releases sustainability update
W. L. Gore & Associates has published its “2020 Responsibility Update for the Fabrics Division”. The update shares details about how the division intends to leverage the newly introduced sustainability framework by using the three pillars of sound science, transparency and cooperation. It also shares the main milestones from 2020, ...
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News briefsSympatex with new CI; activating against pessimism, resignation and procrastination
German functional specialist Sympatex Technologies has unveiled a revamped corporate identity with a reduced logo, new brand claim and bold colors. At the same time, the Munich-based ingredient brand is addressing both the industry and the end consumer, calling for voluntary action for a consistently more sustainable textile industry. It ...
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U.K. to have a national circular economy research hub
The University of Exeter is launching the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub, a research hub to coordinate national efforts to create a sustainable, circular economy. The hub is supported by £3.5 million (€3.9 million) from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The new National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub will be led ...
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News briefsArc’teryx launches initiative to connect people with nature and support inclusion
Arc’teryx has launched the Outer Peace Initiative, a platform to better connect people with the “transformative power of nature.” “The challenges of 2020 brought to light the importance of physical and mental wellness, and we were inspired to launch Arc’teryx Outer Peace by asking ‘What does the world need, and ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft increases recycled content in Cross Core insulation
PrimaLoft has announced that it is increasing the use of post-consumer recycled content in its high-performance Cross Core Series insulation. Beginning autumn 2021, products in the series will contain up to 90 percent recycled content. The current products in the Cross Core Series utilize Aerogel for increased thermal performance. Silica ...
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Big Agnes introduces solution-dyed fabric tents and sugarcane-based sleeping pad
Colorado-based outdoor brand Big Agnes unveiled multiple new products made from sustainably sourced materials. The solution-dyed fabrics used to create the fly and inner body of the Solution-Dyed Tent collection (with nine different tent models) help reduce energy consumption by 80 percent and water use by 50 percent compared ...
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News briefsDeuter receives eighth consecutive FWF Leader status
Source: Deuter / Vina Duke I made your bag For its 2019/20 fiscal year and the eighth time in a row, Deuter has received the Leader status from the Dutch non-profit organization Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). For years, the German backpack and sleeping bag specialist has consistently ...
