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EEnotech , a California clean tech foundry, has unveiled LifeLabs™ , a new company dedicated to commercializing textile patents from Stanford University ’s advanced materials lab. Founded by Professor Yi Cui , director of Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and a 15-year veteran of Stanford’s Department of Materials Science ...
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Teva works to divert products from landfills with new sandal recycling initiative
U.S. company Teva , founded in 1984 and part of Deckers Brands , has partnered with international recycling company TerraCycle to launch the TevaForever program to give worn-out Teva sandals a new life. The recycling program underscores Teva’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and keeping waste out ...
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PrimaLoft introduces fully recycled down alternative
Latham, New York-based ingredient brand PrimaLoft has launched a new version of its best-selling down alternative, PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume® . The blowable synthetic insulation is now made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials. The company says the technology has earned a strong reputation in outdoor apparel and fashion markets ...
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Textile Exchange seeks feedback on GRS and RCS standards until May 31
Textile Exchange is encouraging industry stakeholders to share their thoughts about the latest versions of its Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) , two international voluntary standards that aim to increase the use of recycled materials and that set requirements for third-party certification of recycled ...
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LifeStraw receives B Corp certification
LifeStraw , a water filtration and purification specialist for outdoor sports and recreation, has received B Corp Certification . In conjunction with the announcement, the company released its 2020 CSR report, outlining social and environmental impact responsibility milestones for 2020 and ambitious goals for 2021. “LifeStraw has always been ...
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U.K.’s Outdoor Industries Association advocates sustainability in British companies
With a checklist and advice for the ecological conversion of enterprises, the British Outdoor Industries Association ( OIA ) aims to encourage its members to be more environmentally aware and take concrete action. With the outdoor industry committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and an intact environment seen as ...
