Sustainability Pulse #67
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — January 23rd, 2023
Consumer Shopping Habits Show Continued Caution Despite Easing Inflation
As recession fears continue in the US, consumers are buying less and trading down at retail, according to PYMNTS' latest inflation report. Surveys of nearly 2,150 consumers taken in December find shoppers are cutting down on discretionary retail purchases and downgrading the quality of their purchases to make ends meet as food and housing costs continue to increase.
France has laid down the law on sustainability: What does it mean for fashion?
Brands selling into France are getting a taste of changes to come, as a new wave of sustainability legislation calls for greater transparency and traceability. Experts say the industry isn’t ready.
The Truth About Real Fur, Faux Fur, and Sustainability
A new fur ban is in effect in California, reviving the decades-old talking point that faux fur is "less sustainable." But that claim is misleading.
Sustainable influencers take on fast fashion
Sustainable influencer Masego Morgan and former "Love Island" contestant and sustainable fashion influencer Brett Staniland were offered large sums of money by fast fashion corporations for a single social media post to promote their brands. Both influencers, who promote sustainable fashion online, were shocked by the offers and spoke about the challenge of competing with fast fashion companies who have deep pockets and are flooding Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with sponsored posts encouraging viewers to buy more clothes.
World’s first compostable footwear marries fashion and sustainability
The shoes only decompose when coming into contact with specific chemicals.
Fed up with facial recognition cameras monitoring your every move? Italian fashion may have the answer
Cap_able is an Italian startup whose first project is the Manifesto Collection, with knitted garments that shield facial recognition.
From Rags to Rentals: The Rise of the Fashion Sharing Economy
Rental fashion, or renting clothes rather than buying them, has become a big business in recent years. So, how did this trend come about, and why is it so popular?
Sustainable Style Spotlight: Change Clothes Crumlin
Oileán Carter Stritch is one half of Change Clothes Crumlin, a sustainable clothing initiative aimed at bridging the gap between fast fashion and charity shopping.
Building The Circular Economy: Finance Leadership In The Sustainable Fashion Revolution
The fashion industry has faced criticism for its unsustainable practices, but it is now turning towards reusing materials for production, instead of creating new materials. Circ, a sustainable fashion company, is leading this trend by efficiently producing sustainable textiles, tracking sustainability information, and raising funds.
These Are The Eight Sustainable Fashion Founders You Need To Know
The fashion entrepreneurs in Hong Kong saving the planet one business at a time
Rated as Grade A for ESG, YSG at Davos for discussion of sustainable fashion
Sustainability is a key topic at this year's Winter Davos, with a focus on international cooperation and a shared future for mankind. Christy Lei Sun, from YSG and its brand Perfect Diary, discussed the company's exploration and practice of sustainability in various sessions. YSG has been upgraded to Level A in the latest ESG rating 2022 by MSCI, leading China's cosmetic brands.
Sustainable fashion brand FOReT unveils stylish cork-based vegan leather jewelry for Men
FOReT, a premium sustainable fashion brand has recently unveiled an extensive new collection of sustainable and handcrafted wearables for men suited for any occasion.
DMU fashion entrepreneur is making waves in the sustainable clothing industry
After launching her own sustainable fashion business in September 2020, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) Fashion Design graduate Anya Parker James now boasts buyers from around the world.
How to create a sustainable wardrobe and reduce fashion waste
Creating a sustainable wardrobe has many benefits for both the environment and the individual.
Anellotech begins testing recycling technology for mixed waste textiles
Anellotech plans to begin advanced lab testing and scale-up for Tex-TCat, a fluid bed catalytic pyrolysis technology that recycles mixed waste textiles directly into the same chemical feedstocks that are used to make virgin synthetics like polyester and nylon, providing a closed-loop, fiber-to-fiber solution to textile recycling problem.
Patagonia Billionaire Who Gave Up Company Skirts $700 Million Tax Hit
Founder Yvon Chouinard structured the transfer of his firm in a way that keeps control within the family and avoids taxes.
What really happens to your clothes after you donate them
As you clean out your closets for the new year, here’s how to do it right.
The quest to design the world’s softest shoe
Allbirds, Birkenstock, and other shoemakers are pushing material boundaries to design ultra-comfy shoes.
Cate Blanchett and Viola Davis to co-chair inaugural Green Carpet Fashion Awards in LA
It will take place during Oscars week
The Crackdown: Laws Shaping Fashion's Legislative Landscape
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