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Visa launches circular fashion initiative for young creators
As the fashion industry faces a mounting waste crisis, with global textile waste projected to reach 150 million tons by 2030, circular business models such as recommerce and reuse offer scalable, economically viable alternatives to linear production systems.
ESG Book and BCG launched LEO to transform sustainability reporting
ESG Book, in partnership with BCG, today announced the launch of LEO, a purpose-built solution for smarter, faster, and more efficient sustainability disclosure, built with Google Cloud. Corporates and financial institutions face growing demands to meet sustainability due diligence and disclosure requirements, making reliable, standardised data essential for risk management and regulatory compliance.
Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launching their largest-ever joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to reduce carbon emissions and combat deforestation. As the cocoa industry faces the dual challenges of rising demand and increased environmental pressures, Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production.
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Why Next-Gen Materials Are Fashion’s $19B Opportunity – And How to Seize It
The global fashion industry's rapid growth has inadvertently fueled a hidden environmental crisis: textile waste. Every year, billions of clothing items are produced, consumed, and discarded, often ending up in landfills where they decompose slowly, releasing harmful pollutants into the environment. The Netherlands, a pioneer in sustainable fashion, is spearheading a bold initiative to transform the textile industry into a circular economy by 2050.
In recent years, recycled gold has emerged as a popular sustainable alternative to newly mined gold. Brands like Prada, Chopard, and Pandora have embraced it, pledging to use 100% recycled gold in their collections. This shift signals a growing commitment to eco-conscious practices in the jewelry industry. But as recycled gold gains traction, it’s crucial to ask: Does it truly live up to its "green" reputation? The reality is more nuanced than it appears.
The Path to Cultural Sustainability in Brand Spring Festival Marketing
In this edition of Greenspiration, we’ll delve into how brands are skillfully combining traditional culture with modern creativity. From the lens of cultural sustainability, we’ll explore how they send heartfelt New Year blessings while amplifying the unique charm of Chinese culture to audiences worldwide.
Bridging Divides, Building Futures: How Youth Leadership Can Drive Climate Action and Sustainability
At GREENEXT, we are passionate about amplifying voices that drive sustainability, and there’s no voice more powerful than that of today’s youth. In this article by high school student Yufei Pan, he explores the role young people can play in addressing climate change and achieving a sustainable future. Drawing on firsthand experiences in both rural and urban settings, Yufei highlights disparities in education and opportunity, while emphasizing the potential of youth as leaders in climate action.
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In Conversation With Hong Zheng, Founder of GREENEXT
Hong Zheng is a woman of MANY roles! She is a Ph.D. degree holder of Environmental Engineering, a scientific researcher on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, a university teacher at École des mines de Paris, the founder of the luxury communications company Adventi … And in early 2020, Hong founded GREENEXT, an online and offline platform dedicated to sustainable fashion and lifestyle.
In Conversation With Sustainable Fashion Designer Ngọc Hà Thu Lê
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, TimberlandⓇ's debut sustainable Lunar New Year collection has hit stores. Inspired by natural camouflage, the collection is designed in collaboration with Vietnamese sustainable fashion designer Ngọc Hà Thu Lê who secured the opportunity as the winner of the Redress Design Award 2020 Menswear category.
