Sustainability Pulse #28
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — March 13th, 2022
The Newest Times Square Billboard Stars? Women Leading Conscious Fashion
A fashion billboard campaign in New York City put the spotlight on women entrepreneurs but aims to outlast one media moment this March.
The Conscious Fashion Campaign orchestrated the placement of 10 women-led honoree organizations (including the likes of Fashion Revolution, Remake, Fabscrap, Custom Collaborative and more) in a series of billboards and digital campaigns throughout the city during New York Fashion Week last month.
Stain-Resistant Fabric Market 2022 Outlook, Current and Future Industry Landscape Analysis 2028
The global textile industry is being considered as one of the largest industries in the worldwide market. In 2017, the industry was being valued at US$ 3 trillion which also includes the production, refinement as well as sale of synthetic and natural fibers used in various industries.
There are various critical benefits associated with the utilization of stain-resistant fabric materials such as long-lasting durability, ease to handle, resistance to waterborne stains, sunlight, insects, abrasion and mildew. In addition, the stain-resistant fabric has also witnessed its application in the sports industry as performance fabric providing critical functionalities such as instant drying, odour control, wicks preparation away from the body, soft and breathable.
Destruction of unsold goods could be banned in Scotland
Proposals for a ban will be put forward in a consultation on a new Circular Economy Bill published in May.
It is intended to address public concerns about unsold products being destroyed or in landfills.
Retailers may have to look for other options for unsold products, including donation and recycling.
Will Gen Z Cancel Fast Fashion for Good?
Fast fashion is trying to keep up with Gen Z demand with new "conscious" collections. But in the end, it won't be enough.
A rising number of young people are rejecting fast fashion, and it's a reflection of the times we live in. You can't turn on Netflix without seeing a climate crisis documentary. You can't look at a news website without seeing a frightening prediction for the future.
The Metaverse Has Arrived—Here's How It's Changing the Way We Dress IRL
Whether you already own several NFTs or you still haven't created a TikTok account, it's no question that the Internet is rapidly evolving with or without you. Unfortunately, many of the developments we've seen in the past couple of years—namely, building out "the metaverse" and using NFTs to redefine fashion—are confusing to those of us who are simply content with the fact that Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed.
Equilibrium/Sustainability — Report: Most favor banning single-use plastics
Three-quarters of people around the globe want to see a ban on single-use plastics — which can't be reused or recycled — as soon as possible, a new study from the United Nations has found.
According to the report, support for a ban was highest in countries in Latin America, where 88 percent want a ban, and Brazil, Russia, India and China, where an average of 80 percent do. Meanwhile, about 55 percent of Americans support a ban on disposables.
Metaverse - The New Fashion of Reality in the Realm of Virtuality
Technological changes are skyrocketing at an exponential rate in the last few decades. With the advent of the internet and smartphones, several new innovations have been already witnessed. The physical boundaries of the globe have diminished, and everyday affairs are becoming effortless and meteoric. From education to business, politics to war, and shopping to events, everything can now be controlled by people's fingertips. The next decade is most likely to give a very different realm of life.
Can we enjoy fast fashion without destroying the planet?
The global fashion industry is in desperate need of an ecological plan, but London fashion week proved there still isn’t one – yet
London fashion week – which ended this week – showed there still isn’t one. Coverage was dominated by the launch of a new collection from one of the fastest models of production and e-retail, Pretty Little Thing, owned by the Boohoo group. It didn’t seem to matter that this show was not officially part of fashion week – it had all the ingredients of a smash hit, including a social media superstar turned creative director, Molly-Mae Hague. And, in something of a plot twist, alongside the brand’s runway show came the announcement that it will launch a pre-owned resale marketplace later this year “in a bid to encourage its shoppers to embrace sustainability”.
What is By Alma Nielsen?
By Alma Nielsen is a Danish one-woman business based in Silkeborg, Denmark. The brand is founded by 18 year old Alma Nielsen in March 2020. Every piece is handcrafted by the founder herself. By Alma Nielsen only uses quality supplies, such as sterling silver and 18 carat gold-plated sterling silver. Besides that, By Alma Nielsen uses nature-made pearls where each pearl has their own unique look.
By Alma Nielsen and Sustainability
“By Alma Nielsen cares about the environment and social relations. I always try to include more sustainable initiatives throughout all parts of the production. When designing and producing my jewelry, I always try to eliminate waste, for example by reusing supplies from former collection samples. All my pieces are produced in small batches, and therefore no more products are produced than can be sold. I would rather restock more often than produce too many products. All my jewelry boxes are made in Denmark and FSC® certified which guarantees that all materials come from an FCS® forest, where no more wood is cut down than the forest can reproduce. This means better protection of the animal- and plant life, and all foresters have proper training, safety equipment and a decent wage.”
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