Interview with H&M Group: Why Collaboration and Knowledge are Key in Driving Sustainable Change
H&M Group is one of those companies which do not require an introduction, but what you may not know about the 75-year-old company that became a worldwide synonym for affordable fashion, is it is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability and public affairs. Recently, we interviewed Pernilla Halldin, Head of Public Affairs […]
Interview with Textile Exchange: Why Balanced Subject Expertise is Key in the Sustainability Debate
It’s no secret that the textile industry is one of the EU Commission’s main sectors of attention when it comes to anticipated sustainability policy. The fashion industry is a large polluter in the world, and for that reason, many of the latest pieces of legislation being presented in Brussels bring new rules to be followed […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Why is it a Game-Changer for the European Market?
Can new product sustainability rules really help us achieve the goal of a greener future? The European Commission’s answer would be, yes. Although a truly sustainable society may seem like a distant dream right now, the impact of ecodesign measures already implemented demonstrate their potential as a real pathway forward: in 2021 alone, ecodesign measures […]
EU Due Diligence Legislation Proposal: A Deep Dive
Note: read the latest article on the EU’s Due Diligence Legislation vote. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates coming from Brussels, you probably already know that the EU’s commitment to a more sustainable future is starting to bring about significant changes for European businesses. However, according to the new EU Due […]
The EU’s new Waste Shipment Rules: Proposed Regulations will Incentivise the EU’s Recycling Industry
Rapidly expanding consumer markets and economic growth have led to a huge increase in waste generation in recent decades. In 2020 alone, the EU exported almost 33 million tonnes of waste to non-EU countries. To minimize environmental and human harm, the EU must manage waste responsibly and avoid exporting the problem to other countries. But […]