Sustainability Pulse #81
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — April 14th , 2024
Hey there, fellow sustainability enthusiasts! 💚
Welcome to this week's "Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring." As we march through April, there's a ton happening in the world of sustainable practices and green innovations that you won't want to miss.
First, are you part of the 80% advocating for a global ban on single-use plastics? A recent Ipsos survey commissioned bystic Free Foundation WWF and the Pla reveals massive support for slashing global plastic production. Curious about the insights? Dive deeper into the findings and explore what this could mean for our planet.
Next, let's meet Federica Marchionni, a true visionary who is reshaping the fashion industry into a beacon of positivity and sustainability. Her innovative approaches are not just transforming fashion, but also inspiring a new wave of hope for a more sustainable future.
This month is also marked by significant events and revelations—from the Fashion Impact Fund's Earth Month celebration in Miami to startling connections between European retail giants and unethical practices in Brazil. Did you know that John Singer Sargent had a unique perspective on fashion? Discover his fashion-focused artworks that are turning heads at Tate Britain.
And there's so much more inside—sustainable fashion insights, groundbreaking studies on fabrics, and legislative actions shaking up the fast fashion industry. So, what are you most eager to learn about this week? Let’s explore together and keep pushing for a greener, more sustainable world! 🌍
You can just hit the 'Read More' links for deeper dives into each topic. Happy reading!
Eight Of 10 People Want Global Single-Use Plastics Ban, Survey Finds
The Ipsos survey of more than 24,000 people in 32 countries commissioned by WWF and the Plastic Free Foundation also found high support (87%) for reducing global plastic production.
Meet the woman transforming the fashion industry into a force for good
How do you turn a notoriously dirty industry into something that benefits the world? Federica Marchionni, CEO of the Global Fashion Agenda, has a few ideas.
AI is about to make it way easier to shop for secondhand clothes
AI will soon make hunting for secondhand clothes faster, more straightforward, and more enjoyable.
Fashion Impact Fund to Host Reception in Celebration of Earth Month at the Residence of British Consul General In Miami
Zara, H&M: The European retail giants tied to land grabbing and deforestation in Brazil
UK-based investigative NGO Earthsight has traced 800,000 tonnes of cotton from the giant Western retailers to Brazilian estates where land grabbing, violence, and corruption are rife.
Student Organized Clothing Swap to Promote Sustainable Fashion
Help the Environment, Build a Wardrobe, Save Money
Fashion meets science at UT exhibit celebrating sustainable style
“The exhibit ‘Particles of Color,’ where science meets fashion, is our first exhibit on our fourth floor,” said Carolyn Connerat, Director of the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on UT’s campus.
Why Portraitist John Singer Sargent Cared So Much About Clothes
Five exceptional portraits at Tate Britain's "Sargent and Fashion" reveal the painter's eye for dress.
We Are What We Wear. Women’s Clothing Reflects Shifting Identities, Values
“If you ask women about their clothes, they tell you about their lives.”
Environmentally sustainable fashion and conspicuous behavior
This study examines the impact of conspicuous consumption on environmentally sustainable fashion brands (ESFBs).
Why H&M is turning away from polyester recycled from bottles
The fashion industry has found a circular solution to its textile recycling problem.
Fashion Revolution Week: Fight Fast Fashion
April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Shein, Boohoo, Temu… Fast fashion is creating a nightmare for our planet. Globally, fashion production comprises 10% of total carbon emissions, as much as the European Union. It dries up water sources and pollutes rivers and streams, while 85% of all textiles go to dumps yearly.
What's really going on in Chile's Atacama Desert?
Correspondent Lavinia Muth visited Chile to report on the world’s biggest mountain of fashion waste but came away with a different perspective – and a very personal story.
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The Frequency Of Clothing: What Fabrics Support Your Health?
A study by Dr. Heidi Yellen suggests that the fabrics in our wardrobe influence our well-being in ways we never imagined. Grounded in bioenergetics, the study reveals that everything vibrates at its own unique frequency. Yellen found that everything, including fabrics, has a unique vibrational signature that can influence our energy.
A Closer Look at Gabriela Hearst’s Costumes for a Revolutionary Production of Carmen
The sustainable looks fuel a Latin-powered showing at the San Francisco Ballet.
Chinese fashion app Temu could face strict new EU content rules
While Temu was already falling under under some Digital Services Act rules, its new self-declared size could lead to new more stringent obligations under the supervision of the European Commission.
EU Policy. MEPs agree to get tough on fast fashion over environmental impact.
The European Parliament’s environment committee adopted its position on Tuesday (14 February) on a revision of the EU’s Waste Framework Directive (WFD) targeted specifically at tackling the growing problems of textile and food waste, with 72 in favour and just 3 against strengthening the European Commission’s original proposal.
Manhattan Vintage Show
Vintage fashion is taking over NYC with its fresh looks and sustainable ethos. To get in on the trend, don't miss The Manhattan Vintage Show this weekend, April 12-14. The three-day shoppable vintage showcase is every retro sifter’s dream, featuring more than 90 of the best vintage dealers from around the globe.
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction
A group of older Swiss women have won the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights.
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