EU Sustainability News in 2022: A Full Recap and What’s Next
2022 will be remembered as a cornerstone year in terms of sustainability legislation for the European Union. The proposals published this year have clearly laid the grounds for major changes required from every stakeholder if we are to meet the commitments made in the European Green Deal. For our last blog article of 2022, we […]
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 […]
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: Everything You Need to Know
In the European Union alone, each person is responsible for discarding 11kg of textiles in the space of only 12 months. It’s estimated that this could add up to a whopping 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste per year in a few years. Driven by rising consumption levels, the production of textiles nearly doubled in […]
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 […]
Widening the Conversation on Microfibres: An Interview with Industry Organisations EOG and FESI
Over the last few years, discussions around microplastics – tiny particles released when we wash synthetic clothing – have become increasingly urgent. But fibre shedding in textiles is a complex problem – and it’s much bigger than microplastics. Our latest interview highlights the need to take a step back and understand what the risks are and […]
What’s New in the EU’s Sustainable Textile Strategy Consultation?
Note: read our latest article on the EU Textile strategy updates The EU strategy for sustainable textiles will be adopted by the end of 2021 – and that means major changes for the fashion industry. Organizations have already had a chance to give their initial opinions on the strategy roadmap, but now, the EU Commission […]
Latest updates on the EU sustainable textiles strategy: A green recovery strategy for textiles
Note: read our more recent article for the latest update on the EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy. The textile industry is currently facing a double-whammy of challenges, dealing with longstanding sustainability issues as well as the impact of COVID-19. Given the radical disruption to clothing supply, demand, and distribution caused by the pandemic, it could be […]
How The New EU Green Claims Policy Will Shake up Sustainability
Note: read our more recent article for the latest update on the EU’s Green Claims directive. It’s easy to claim a product or service is greener than others. It’s more difficult to prove it. Now, the EU is transforming the green claims landscape. The European Commission has begun to prioritize firmer regulations and checks on […]