EU Textiles Ecosystem Transition Pathway: Why Your Organisation Should Get Involved Now
2022 has been a busy year for anyone trying to keep up with the EU Commission’s movements on the subject of sustainability. In order to accelerate the green and digital transitions within the EU, the Commission has developed and published a wide range of new legislation and guidelines impacting all industries. The textile sector is […]
Interview with the Sustainable Fashion Academy: Cleaning up the Apparel Industry Through Climate Policy and Incentives
The textiles industry currently produces up to 3.29 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly – 2-8% of emissions worldwide. To curb climate change and meet ambitious EU targets to cut greenhouse gases by 50% throughout their value chain, companies need to act now. But many organizations don’t know where to start. That’s where initiatives like […]
Sustainability as a Lifeline for Europe’s Textile Industry
The textile industry had already been on its toes since before COVID-19 brought it to its knees. After travel and tourism, fashion and luxury together got hit the hardest of all consumer goods and services. From April to May, sales decreased by a devastating 60-70% in the worldwide fashion and luxury industry. But before that, […]