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Beyond the Label: Transparency not just taglines

Guest Blog by Laura Way: Why in a fashion world full of greenwash we need to mainstream transparency, not just ‘eco’ taglines.

News: Renting clothes can reduce environmental impact of the fashion industry, but study shows why business models struggle to make a profit.

News: Reusing fibres from worn-out garments to make new ones, a leading workwear manufacturer is pioneering a method of circular production.

News: Investors back biomaterials startup for sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal-derived and plastic fabrics in luxury textiles.

News: Circular Economy Impact Report for leading re-commerce retailer across SE Asia calculates carbon emissions saved by buying second-hand.

News: Cotton sustainability initiative launches first-of-its-kind traceability solution to boost transparency in fashion and textile sectors.

News: Researchers discover new method of purifying contaminated water using wood-based tech to remove toxic dye discharge from textiles.

News: Research reveals which countries show the most interest in sustainable fashion; but also which import and export most clothing waste.

News: Piled high, the volume of fashion waste sent to landfill worldwide every year is enough to reach up to the moon in less than 8 months.

News: Cruelty-free vegan sneaker will harness plant-power throughout, with unique design using cactus, sugarcane, bamboo and organic cotton.