All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 67
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ArticleJulien Durant: “The biggest challenge is the fight against greenwashing”
Picture Organic Clothing CEO Julien Durant has a clear mission: To solve the problems his company – and our industry – makes. Find out how.
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News briefsEllen MacArthur Foundation launches database of circular start-ups
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is rolling out the full version of its searchable, circular start-up database. The “Circular Startup Index” is meant to help businesses explore start-ups and discover a circular economy, facilitating the pairing of innovation with capital. The Index, available on the foundation’s website, already presents 500 start-ups ...
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News briefsOrtlieb to display product carbon footprint for all goods
Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH has determined and published the product carbon footprint for all of its almost 400 articles, detailing the emissions generated from sourcing raw materials through to production. On Ortlieb’s website, customers can now see how many kilometers they need to cover by bike rather than car in order ...
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ArticleReinhold and Diane Messner become advisors to Jack Wolfskin Brand Council
Source: Jack Wolfskin / Reinhold Messner Reinhold Messner 78-year-old alpinist Reinhold Messner and his wife Diane became advisors and exclusive members of the Brand Council of the German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin. At the same time, Messner joins the Jack Wolfskin Discovery Team. Within the newly established ...
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News briefsHoka x Cotopaxi collaboration also aims to give back
Hoka, a division of Deckers Brands, has teamed up with U.S.-based B Corp outdoor brand Cotopaxi for a second time to launch a limited-edition collaboration to encourage exploration in the great outdoors. Using the bold color palette that is the signature of both brands, the Hoka x ...
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News briefsVaude declares support for EU-wide ban of PFAS
Vaude has announced its support for a planned EU-wide ban on PFAS, pointing to its own product development to show that water and dirt-repellent PFAS-free outdoor equipment is possible. Antje von Dewitz, Vaude Managing Director, explains: “Not enough is being done on a voluntary basis. Therefore, legal regulations are important ...
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News briefsLenzing accelerates energy transition by purchasing biomass power plant
Austrian fiber producer Lenzing signed a contract to acquire the 43 MW biomass power plant of Energie 42 Beteiligungs GmbH in the Heiligenkreuz business park. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in particular and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023. The strategic investment will ...
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SponsoredSustainable by Design: Polartec’s 30 Years of EcoEngineering
Find out how Polartec minimizes the environmental impact of its products at every stage of its lifecycle.
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News briefsNew wastewater treatment inspired by shellfish could clean up textile industry
A team of researchers from Khalifa University has developed a new material that can remove dyes from industrial wastewater inspired by mussels. The new material is made from a polymer, modified with an ionic liquid, which creates a new adsorbent material for the removal of anionic pollutants from water. ...
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News briefs
How you can help with the EOCA fundraiser at this year’s OutDoor by ISPO
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) are once again holding a fundraiser at this year’s OutDoor by ISPO. Companies still have the chance to get involved by donating products. Items donated will be sold to raise money for the EOCA and its work. Products can be new or end of ...
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News briefsHuntsman implements mass balance concept at Swiss site
Huntsman announced that its manufacturing site in Monthey, Switzerland, has implemented a mass balance concept and received REDcert2 certification. The certification covers the production of epoxy resin products used in a variety of consumer and industrial markets. Mass balance refers to the mixing of fossil fuels and renewable or recycled ...
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News briefsNo to PFAS: Sympatex offering webinar on action and alternatives
Sympatex has announced its latest webinar “No to PFAS,” to be held on May 4, 2023, at 10:30–12:00 CEST. Katy Stevens (EOG), Lisa Skedung (RISE) and Jonatan Kleimark (ChemSec) will give an overview of specific PFAS restriction consequences in the textile industry, current PFAS alternatives, the concrete procedure of ECHA’s ...
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News briefsBetter Cotton to trial traceability solutions in India
Better Cotton is piloting digital and physical traceability solutions to determine the best way to boost transparency across India’s cotton supply chains. The traceability technologies from two digital platforms, Retraced and TextileGenesis, and two additive tracers, Haelixa and Tailorlux, are being deployed in discrete cotton supply chains to assess their ...
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News briefsNemo introduces recyclable sleeping bag, part of new Endless Promise strategy
Source: Nemo New Hampshire-based outdoor gear supplier Nemo has developed its first recyclable sleeping bag with the updated Forte™ Men’s and Women’s 20F/35F Series. This is the first product in Nemo’s Endless Promise™ series and an important step toward the brand’s goal of cutting emissions in half ...
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ArticleNaturkompaniet donates €327,000 to biodiversity projects
Outdoor retail chain Naturkompaniet, part of Fenix Outdoor and operating 42 outdoor stores in Sweden and Norway, has announced the winners of its 2023 “Naturbonus” (Swedish for “nature bonus”). This year, the funds go to four organizations, all of which protect biodiversity in Sweden. Together, they will receive SEK 3.7 ...
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News briefsOeko-Tex launches organic cotton certification
Certification agency Oeko-Tex has launched a comprehensive testing and certification system for organic cotton products. The agency has been testing and certifying organic cotton for more than 30 years since the launch of Oeko-Tex Standard 10, but as the use of organic cotton in fashion and textiles has increased, there ...
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OpinionEarth Day: For hippies, greenwashing, or a real opportunity for brands?
With many brands marking the occasion, will Earth Day become just another gimmick? Our expert shares how brands can meaningfully take part.
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News briefsWoom promotes climate-friendly and safe bike commutes to school
Children’s bike specialist Woom has launched a new sponsorship program aimed at strengthening sustainable mobility. Within the framework of the woom2school program, the brand specifically promotes mobility projects at schools and the teaching of cycling skills. Currently, Woom is sponsoring several major cycling initiatives in Austria, Germany and the USA ...
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News briefsCamping equipment specialist and tent sharing website team up
British camping equipment specialist Olpro has partnered up with Tentshare to list its tents on the community-led tent-matching service. Tentshare matches people who own tents with people who would like to use a tent, allowing tent owners to generate income from unused camping equipment and support a more sustainable approach ...
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News briefsHalti chooses sustainable fiber partner for new parka
Finnish urban outdoor brand Halti has partnered with the Finnish biomaterials company Spinnova to release a windproof and water-resistant parka, the Cyclus. As well as having a lower-impact manufacturing process, the jacket’s Spinnova fiber is entirely biodegradable and recyclable. Sustainability and easy repair have been considered in every detail ...
