Sustainable Fashion Archives

Bales of whiteish cotton stacked in a farm building, or shed.

November 8, 2023 Jim McClelland

Traceability boost for cotton in fashion and textiles

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

Arda Founders Edward TJ Mitchell and Brett Cotten pictured in pub holding glasses of beer, sample of leather alternative and bottle of spent grain.

June 13, 2023 Jim McClelland

Innovative leather alternative made from beer waste

News: Start-up using beer waste to make leather alternative that is both animal- and plastic-free gets £1.1M boost from clean-growth VC fund.

Samsø Series watches pictured in 4 bright colourways, stood upright on driftwood and natural sandy ground against blue sea or sky backdrop.

April 3, 2023 Jim McClelland

Solar watch made from upcycled ocean plastic

News: Inspired by world’s first renewable-energy island, solar-powered eco watch design features upcycled ocean plastic and bio-based nylon.

Cover image for interactive asset showing little girl about to start climbing ladder next to pile of clothes, with text "if we stacked up all the fashion landfill created in a 12-month period, how high up this ladder would you have to climb to the top?"

March 10, 2022 Jim McClelland

Fashion waste landfill piled high as the moon

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.

POZ sneaker - Off White Special Edition with Green Cucti Embroidery

December 11, 2020 Jim McClelland

Cruelty-free vegan sneaker uses cactus, not cows

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

Two fields separated by a fence: one a barren brown dustbowl; the other green and fertile thanks, to regenerative agriculture (photo courtesy of the Savory Institute).

September 2, 2020 Jim McClelland

Circling back to Nature: Timberland to go net positive

News: Leading footwear and apparel brand sets goal to be net positive by 2030, investing in regenerative agriculture and circular design.

June 11, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?

With fashion under scrutiny on sustainability, Vishal Vivek challenges us to rethink what we wear and asks: Will hemp replace cotton in the next 10 years?

May 6, 2020 Jim McClelland

Slow fashion first for new sustainability standard

News: Brazilian slow fashion brand Dona Rufina first certified for environmental sustainability and social accountability under new standard.

May 29, 2019 Jim McClelland

Sustainability: ‘Fashion Economy’ in The Times

New writing… Pleased to say I have had another article published in The Times newspaper, as part of a special Raconteur report

February 23, 2017 Jim McClelland

Ethics & Fast Fashion: ‘Supply Chain Strategies’ in The Times

New writing… Pleased to say I have had another piece published in The Times newspaper today, as part of a special

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