With most clothing worn fewer than 10 times, the global textile industry faces a critical sustainability challenge. Global textile waste hit 120M tons in 2024, and new EU rules mandate producer responsibility (Updated October 2025).
Ralph Lauren’s FY25 report details 98% sustainable materials, 34% emissions cuts, and a new five-year climate milestone approach.
Carlisle adds UltraTouch recycled denim insulation to its lineup, offering a sustainable, high-performance alternative to conventional materials.
Leather brands are adopting forensic science to prove sourcing. With regulations rising and Gen Z demanding transparency, data-backed claims are now essential.
The Dedham-Westwood Water District won $4.9M from 3M over PFAS pollution. It’s part of a growing push to shift cleanup costs back to chemical makers.
Canadian researchers have developed a low-cost catalyst that turns CO2 into CO. It offers manufacturers a viable path to cut emissions and reuse waste gases.
Italy’s first AI-driven paper plant in Collegno sorts six paper types with high accuracy. The system boosts efficiency while adapting to shifting market needs.
Extended Producer Responsibility laws expand across states, reshaping ESG strategies and compliance as companies prepare for 2030 climate goals.
Samsara Eco opens its first plant in Australia, scaling enzymatic recycling to produce low-carbon circular materials for apparel, packaging, and automotive.
Fast fashion controls over 90% of clothing sales in key EU markets. Retailers must adapt quickly as digital demand and low-cost expectations reshape the sector.
A new invasive leafhopper is threatening Alabama’s cotton crop. Experts are racing to track its spread and develop strategies ahead of next season.
Silence hurts brands. Sharing credible sustainability stories boosts demand, reduces risk, and builds loyalty. See why product transparency is now a growth driver.
ECHA’s split PFAS restriction leaves eight sectors unregulated, undermining EU policy and risking decades of continued chemical emissions.
SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo plan to use SAF in deliveries, but critics say fast fashion’s reliance on air freight undermines the sustainability claim.
Auburn researchers are reengineering cotton to rival synthetics. By refining fiber traits and breeding, they aim to meet the needs of high-speed manufacturing.
Alabama Goodwill’s Reclaimed 2025 combines circular fashion and workforce development while welcoming new CEO Dr. DeWayne Cuffie.
Major brands are tied to midstream suppliers sourcing from Xinjiang, raising due diligence concerns under UFLPA and global forced labor laws.
A new study finds high levels of PFAS in reusable menstrual products, raising concerns about consumer safety and environmental impacts from polymer degradation.
A dynamic, single-step biosynthesis process aligns bacterial cellulose nanofibers in real time, creating ultra-strong, flexible biopolymer sheets that could replace plastics in electronics, packaging, and energy systems.
Evitex Apparels Limited has earned LEED v4.1 Gold certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable operations and excellence in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.