Spotlight on…Sustainability in design
Today’s retailers and brand owners work at a frantic pace, producing and selling more and more garments at ever-cheaper prices…
Spotlight on sustainability
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US: Levi’s rolls out life-cycle product tags
US denim firm Levi Strauss & Co said that from January 2010 it will be the first major retailer to…
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US: Timberland cuts emissions but misses renewables goal
Outdoor footwear and apparel operator Timberland has reported a 27% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions since 2006, as part of…
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SWITZERLAND: Outdoor groups coordinate sustainability efforts
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association(OIA) in the US have agreed to work together to co-ordinate…
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Speaking with style: Mike Barry, head of sustainable business, M&S
Recessions are difficult times for most retailers but Marks & Spencer (M&S) arguably has a harder time than most. Not…
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UK: Sustainability is good for business says M&S exec
The drive for companies to differentiate themselves through creative sustainability initiatives is not only good for business but will open…
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SOURCING: Puma digs further down supply chain
Sporting goods firm Puma has added "lower tier" suppliers to its factory monitoring programme, and continues to roll out a…
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GERMANY: Adidas tops sustainability index
German sporting goods firm Adidas Group has announced being rated an industry leader in sustainability issues and corporate responsibility by…
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COMMENT: Lean is green in apparel product development
Within the apparel industry the dialogue on sustainability has mainly focused on the production of ‘green products’ and the use…
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COMMENT: Sustainability raises the bar on apparel sourcing
From credit problems at CIT, to falling pay and rising opposition to the political situation in Honduras, textile and apparel…