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Hellmann’s Hops Into Shoe Space with New Sneakers Made from Food Waste
Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada has partnered with Italian sustainable fashion label ID.Eight to launch a limited-edition collection of sneakers made from food waste.
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The Unseen Beauty Partners with Living Ink to Roll Out Carbon-Positive Algae Black Collection
UK material science company The Unseen has partnered with bio-based pigment manufacturer Living Ink to debut the latter's Algae Black product in a new line of cosmetics called Absorption.
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Japan’s Spiber Raises $65M to Scale Up Production of Eco Materials Made from Fermented ‘Brewed Protein’
Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries.
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Zara, H&M Linked to Illegal Deforestation & Human Rights Abuses with Brazilian Cotton Supply Chain
Industrial cotton farming in Brazil that's sold to Asian suppliers of Zara and H&M is destroying the Cerrado savanna and violating the rights of local communities, a new investigation has revealed.
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Copenhagen Fashion Week Bans Exotic Animal Skins & Feathers – Will Others Follow?
Copenhagen Fashion Week made headlines last week after announcing it would ban exotic skins and feathers from its runways starting next year. Now, campaigners are calling on other fashion weeks to follow suit with cruelty-free policies.
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Q&A with Redress & The R Collective Founder Christina Dean: ‘Our Work is Just a Few Little Sprinkles of Goodness Right Now’
Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress and The R Collective, speaks to Green Queen about the evolution of sustainable fashion, what she's learnt in her 17 years as an activist, and the impact of online shopping and e-commerce.
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Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range?
Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week.
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This Washing Machine Filter Captures 98% of the Microplastics Released from Your Laundry
Slovenian startup PlanetCare has launched the second iteration of its microfibre-absorbing laundry filter, which can capture 98% of all pollutants from washing machine wastewater. Now made from recycled plastic, its cartridges are!-->…
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Unpopular Opinion: Second-Hand Luxury Fashion Is Not Fixing Our Global Waste Problem
The paradox of pride: an anthropologist and marketing professor on why second-hand fashion is not a true threat to the luxury industry.
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Eco Fashion Platform Releases Documentary Celebrating Singapore’s Sustainable Fashion Space
Singaporean design discovery platform Zerrin's new documentary, 'The State of Sustainable Fashion in Singapore', spotlights local creatives and thought leaders advocating for a more responsible fashion industry. We spoke to Zerrin founder!-->…
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Saltyco’s BioPuff: the Plant-Based Material Revolutionising the Puffer Jacket
UK startup Saltyco has developed a BioPuff, a new bulrush-based fill material for puffer jackets that has a feather-like structure. A sustainable alternative to animal- and petroleum-based materials like duck or goose fibres and polyester!-->…
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Sustainable Laundry Guide: The Planet Forward Way To Care For Your Clothes
Even the most dedicated eco-warriors amongst us may not realize that how you wash, dry and care for your clothes has a significant impact on the climate. Our guide to sustainable laundry covers what you need to know.
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Sustainable Fashion Guide: The 8 Rules to Building a Responsible Wardrobe
Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with mainstream brands and luxury labels alike embracing the trend. Yet the truth of it is, many of us still feel overwhelmed as consumers: is it possible to be a conscious fashionista?
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Greenwashing Is Everywhere – Here’s What It Is And How to Spot It In Action
Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it.
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A Complete Guide To Natural Vegan Leather: From Mushroom to Cactus
As consumers become increasingly conscious of their fashion choices, the industry is scrambling to switch to more animal-free and vegan leather to retain their share in the quickly shifting market.
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With Help From Jaguar Land Rover, Uncaged Innovations Raises $2 Million for Bio-Based Leather
Uncaged Innovations, a biomaterials startup focused on sustainable leather alternatives, has raised $2 million in a Pre-Seed funding round.
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ProjectEx Announces $1M USD Seed Funding Goal for Its Cultivated Exotic Leather
The world's first lab-grown cultivated exotic leather brand, Singapore's ProjectEx, is gearing up for a fundraising round to disrupt the category.
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This Lululemon T-Shirt is Made From Nylon Sourced From Plants
Activewear giant Lululemon has announced the launch of a shirt made from what it describes as plant-based nylon in partnership with sustainable materials firm Genomatica.
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Cruelty-Free Fashion: 5 Vegan Handbag Brands We Love
We've rounded up some great brands to keep in mind next time you need a new handbag, all of which are created by Asian founders.
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3 Italian Eco Entrepreneurs Changing The Future Of Fashion You Need To Know
Italy has long been synonymous with luxury fashion and globally-recognised design talent. A new crop of Italian entrepreneurs are changing the discourse on what it means to create a fashion company in today's global markets, where!-->…
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The Best Sustainable Fashion Brands For All (Plus) Sizes and All Occasions
It’s time to take the “either/or” out of inclusivity and sustainability. Consumers are demanding fashion brands to tick more than one box, telling them it’s not enough to preach about transparent supply chains and ethical sourcing if blind!-->…
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