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#IWD2020: 7 Hong Kong Women Changing The Future Of Fashion
International Women’s Day is internationally recognised on the 8th March every year, and represents a focal point for women’s rights and is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Sustainable!-->…
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Riya Collective: First Go-To Rental Platform For Indian Fashion & Wedding Wear Gets Y Combinator Funding
Based in the United States, Riya Collective is a rental startup offering high-end and luxury Indian clothing on a consignment basis. The company tackles a three-pronged issue: the difficulty of finding trendy and traditional garments!-->…
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Indian Himalayan Town Launches Reusable Bamboo Bottle Scheme For Tourists To Fight Plastic Waste
In a bid to stop the use of plastic water bottles and littering, the picturesque town of Lachen in Sikkim, India will be introducing bamboo water bottles for tourists. The town is famous for its snow-capped mountain peaks and views with!-->…
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‘Quit The Jar!’ New Zero-Waste Book Gets Real About Taking Action Versus Talking Action
Polly Barks, a zero-waste educator who lives a full waste-free lifestyle in Indiana in the United States, will soon be launching her new book on everything to do with zero-waste sustainable living. Titled More Than A Plastic Bag: An Action!-->…
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The North Face Sends Employees To Workshop To Learn About Circular Product Design
Outdoor apparel brand The North Face has just launched a new program for their design team to learn how to repurpose and upcycle old clothing. Called the Renewed Design Residency, the bi-annual program will see 5 of the company designers!-->…
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Friend Of The Earth Launches Sustainable Fashion Certification Standard
Friend of the Earth, the leading global standard for products that comply with sustainable practices under the World Sustainability Organisation (WSO), has just launched a new certification for sustainable fashion. While the fashion!-->…
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EcoSPIRITS: World’s First Zero-Waste Alcohol Bottle Packaging Solution
Singapore-based spirits distributor Proof & Company has just launched its zero-waste solution to spirits packaging, ecoSPIRITS. Their technology is the first of its kind in the world to tackle the carbon footprint and waste associated!-->…
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H&M Becomes First Brand To Use Circulose Made From Textile Waste In Retail Collection
H&M, the global fast fashion giant, has just partnered up with startup re:newcell to become the first brand to begin using their proprietary sustainable fibre Circulose, which is made from discarded textile waste. The fibre will be!-->…
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The Richer Asia Gets, The Bigger The Food Waste Problem
A new study by Dutch scientists finds that the wealthier we get, the more food becomes wasted. Linking throwing out food to affluence, the researchers highlight the challenges that lie ahead for combating one of the biggest environmental!-->…
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Big Brands Want In On Zero-Waste With Circular Delivery Service Loop
Since the launch of the reusable packaging e-commerce platform Loop last year, more giant consumer brands and for the first time, even supermarket retailers want in on the zero-waste solution. The trend has been driven by the consumer!-->…
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Dove Presents Vending Machine That Accepts Plastic Waste As Currency
Personal care giant Dove has recently installed a sustainably-made vending machine in New York City’s Grand Central Station that takes old plastic bottles as payment for body wash, which comes in a 100% recycled plastic container. The!-->…
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Upcycled, Reused & Sustainable: Our Favourite ‘Green’ Carpet Oscars Looks
While the red carpet is typically famous for featuring the most glamorous brand new custom-made gowns, this year’s Oscars saw high-profile Hollywood celebrities turn away from the wasteful tradition in favour of more eco-friendly looks.!-->…
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France Bans Companies From Throwing Away & Burning Unsold Goods
France has just banned companies from destroying leftover stock and returned items. Under the anti-waste law, which was recently passed by parliament in late January, luxury goods and designer brands, as well as those selling electrical!-->…
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Sustainable Wrap Dress? Diane Von Furstenberg Launches Rental Service
Diane von Furstenberg is launching a new rental fashion subscription service called DVF Link. From the brand’s iconic collection of women’s apparel and, of course, Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dresses, DVF Link will offer customers!-->…
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Nike Creates “Low Carbon Footprint” Vegan Sneakers Using Waste
Nike is the latest multinational brand to take on sustainable sneakers, unveiling their new “Space Hippie” sneaker collection that will debut this Spring. The collection will feature a range of vegan-friendly sneakers made using recycled!-->…
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How To Live Zero-Waste During The Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak
How can we protect ourselves from the current coronavirus outbreak whilst minimising our impact on our planet, which is already facing a multitude of ecological threats, from rising temperatures to overflowing landfills?
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Adidas Builds Football Field Using 1.8 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Adidas, the global sportswear and sneaker giant, has just donated a sustainable American football field made out of 1.8 million recycled plastic bottles. Collected from beaches, coastal communities, shorelines and remote islands, the newly!-->…
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SG Food Waste Startup Lumitics Raises US$557,000 In Seed Round
Singaporean startup Lumitics, a food waste technology company, has recently secured US$557,000 in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The financing was led by boutique early stage investment firm ReadyVentures and angel investor and!-->…
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HK Startup Denim Unspun Named To Time Magazine’s 100 Best Inventions List
Hong Kong-headquartered startup denim unspun has been named on Time magazine’s prestigious list of 100 Best Inventions of 2019. Using 3D scanning and robotics technology, the brand creates personalised jeans that not only guarantees a!-->…
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H&M Conscious Collection To Use Vegan Leather Made From Wine Waste
Sweden-headquartered global fast fashion behemoth H&M has announced yet another sustainability move in their plan to promote a circular economy in fashion: their new Conscious Collection this year will feature a number of items made!-->…
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Climate Crush: Singaporean Brand Pass It On Makes Plantable Candles That Promote Reforestation
Singapore-based startup Pass It On is making plantable candles and helping reforestation efforts in Bali at the same time. Not only are their entire range of soy wax candles packaged completely plastic-free, the pots themselves can be!-->…
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