Sustainability – MADE Trends News

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Reframing Retail Sustainability with the 5 Capitals

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Say the word ‘sustainability’ to someone, and their immediate thoughts may gravitate towards initiatives around the environment. This connection is hardly surprising considering the increased awareness among consumers to do…

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Wrangler Introduces Regenerated, Recyclable Fibers for Fall 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Dubbed ‘Infinited Blue’, the collection includes signature pieces from Wrangler’s 70-plus year history such as the men’s Western jacket and men’s Western jeans. As part of the partnership, Infinna, a…

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ASOS To Tie Executive Pay To Environmental Goals

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Online fashion retailer ASOS set out plans to cut its environmental impact and improve worker rights on Thursday, tying its success in cutting waste and carbon levels to future management…

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Ex-Adidas Brand Chief Wants to Build a Sustainable Supreme

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

In 2019, Eric Liedtke was at the top of his field. He was one of the most powerful executives at Adidas, tipped as a potential candidate to be its next…

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The Cotton Tote Crisis

Posted on September 21, 2021September 22, 2021

Recently, Venetia Berry, an artist in London, counted up the free cotton tote bags that she had accumulated in her closet. There were at least 25. There were totes from…

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These Next-Gen Materials Are Wooing Investors and U.S. Shoppers, Report Finds

Posted on September 21, 2021September 22, 2021

Next-gen materials are finding their market with both investors and consumers. A report released Wednesday from nonprofit Material Innovation Initiative and consumer research firm North Mountain Consulting found $1.29 billion…

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Heron Preston and Mercedes Benz Team Up for an Upcycled Car-to-Clothing Collab

Posted on September 20, 2021September 22, 2021

One of the side effects of living during a pandemic is that we are all zooming around a lot more. No, no, not just on our video conference calls, but…

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In a World Where Every Brand Is a Reseller — What Would Fashion Look Like?

Posted on September 20, 2021September 22, 2021

The mainstreaming of resale fashion is changing the retail landscape, and it has cause to be a reigning figure in the decade ahead — even taking on fast fashion. According to…

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Inside the US Bill Pushing for Higher Factory Wages and Brand Liability

Posted on September 19, 2021September 22, 2021

The California legislature voted to approve a bill yesterday that would increase garment workers’ wages and make brands liable for ensuring those wages. The bill will now go back to…

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H&M Canada Just Launched Rewear, a Resale Site for Shoppers

Posted on September 19, 2021September 22, 2021

H&M Canada has launched Rewear, an online customer-to-customer (C2C) space where Canadians can buy and sell any piece of clothing from any brand. The new platform will “help to prolong the…

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