Sustainability Pulse #39
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — June 19th, 2022
Fashion Hasn’t Been This Fashionable Since Sex and the City
Analysis by Andrea Felsted | Bloomberg
The Global Fashion Summit: A Roundup Of The Tangible Gains Versus Questionable Claims
The fashion business is increasingly consumed with a new conflict: between its own lofty, aspirational images and the ecological costs of the clothing it produces. Some brands face scrutiny over environmental practices, while others see strong sales in creating a 'blue-and-white' image.
Traceability Can Drive Fashion's Transformation. Here's a Cheat Sheet.
For the modern-day supply chain, the mandate for traceability is clear. Environmental and human-rights due-diligence policies are gushing down the legislative pipeline. In a couple of weeks, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act will bar any goods produced in whole or in part in China's Xinjiang region from entering the United States.
Less Than 10% of Climate Funds are Aligned with Global Decarbonization Goals: S&P
Only 12% of green or environmental investment funds – and an even smaller proportion of climate-focused funds – are on track to meet global climate goals as described under the Paris Agreement, according to a new report from S&P Global Sustainable1.
The Paris Agreement is a multi-nation pact developed by parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to combat climate change. The agreement's main goal is to limit the global temperature increase in this century to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and to work toward limiting the increase to 1.5°C.
A plastic industry association "corrected" us on PTFE in an open letter
Earlier this year, we wrote an article about the Teflon chemical PTFE. We then received an open letter from the German plastic industry association PRO-Kunststoff, questioning some of the claims we made in the article. Here's the letter, along with ChemSec's answers to it.
Women-led Venture Firms Are Driving Sustainability in Fashion
Sustainable innovations may be the future of fashion, and women are subtly leading the charge.
Despite their general lack of representation in the venture capital realm — making up just 15 percent of general partners, according to PitchBook — women are turning up the stakes on sustainable fashion investments via community.
Sustainable fashion or artwork? Diana Stelin's clothing brand Gallerista is a masterpiece to the eye
Diana Stelin has been creating art since she was a little girl. She used to design clothes on napkins and have her grandfather critique them. After working in galleries around the world she created, Gallerista, art-inspired sustainable fashion.
The 2050 Human, The Overseer of New Technologies
Transformations in the next twenty years will have a great impact on the relationship between machines and humans. Understanding what is possible, even inevitable from an economic perspective and then working backwards to design solutions will spell the difference between success and failure during this turbulent time.
Amazon and Cartier take on social media influencer over potential fake jewellery
The e-commerce giant is seeking to boost its luxury positioning by cracking down on fakes and dupes, and is teaming up with brands to do so.
KANYE WEST ACCUSES ADIDAS OF COPYING DESIGN: 'THIS SHOE IS A FAKE YEEZY'
The temperamental billionaire is accusing sneaker company Adidas of selling a fake version of his signature sneaker, Yeezy. Ye is stating that the latest adidas offering, the Adilette Slide 22 is a knockoff of his Yeezy Slide.
Creating conscious fashion, working towards a no-waste future
After gaining about six years experience in the fashion industry—the former creative head for Aditiany has worked with international brands such as Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, etc.,—Shubhi Sachan grew restless, thinking about contributing to the growing textile waste in the country.
Louis Vuitton Allegedly Caught Selling Fake Bags In Their Own Store
Louis Vuitton is the world's most counterfeited brand. Go to any flea market anywhere on the planet and you're likely to encounter more than a few fake Louis Vuitton bags being sold. But you'd hope that you'd be safe buying from an official LV store, right? Wrong, as it turns out.
What Is PU Leather, and Is It Better Than the Real Thing?
You have a home décor dilemma. You love the look and feel of leather, but you're not too keen on where the material comes from — or how much it can cost. But you really want an option with a similar look, but isn't actually made of animal skin.
The Higg Index - What is it and what’s wrong with it?
The initiative for the Higg Index arose around 2009 with Patagonia and Walmart teaming up to create a measurable system for sustainability impacts of apparel.
What is a Capsule Wardrobe and How to Create One for Yourself?
“My wardrobe is stuffed with clothes, but I still cannot decide what to wear”
Vera
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