Good News Notes: “Timberland will launch ReCircled, a recycling and upcycling program that will fuel the retailer’s circular design and development cycle. The initiative is a major step in Timberland’s goal of having a net positive impact on nature by 2030, through reuse and promotion of regenerative farming practices. Starting in August 2021, ReCircled will let…
Category: fashion
Singapore online retailers go green by merging fashion with sustainability
Good News Notes: “There are rising concerns about packaging waste as internet shopping takes off — but some online retailers say they won’t let sustainability take a backseat. Singapore-based online fashion retailer Zalora says it’s pushing ahead with its green commitment and trying to reduce its environmental footprint. “We decided that the best way to…
Woman in China with obsession for Lolita-style baby doll dresses fixes shoes for disabled people
Good News Notes: “A 55-year-old woman who is a Lolita dress lover has found fame after she helped adjust shoes for disabled people with legs of different lengths so that they could walk “in an equal way”. So far Xie Chuanqin, a Shanghai resident, has altered nearly 3,000 pairs of shoes, with her customers living…
Why Upcycling Clothes Is The Hottest Trend You Can Do This Summer
Good News Notes: “‘Sustainability‘ is, without question, the biggest buzzword in fashion at the moment. But with the threat of ‘greenwashing’ – using eco and sustainable terminology without doing the work to ensure verifiable benefit to the planet – on the rise, consumers are having to become more savvy about interrogating their purchases. Upcycling clothes that already exist is…
Ecology of the Home: Upcycling Goes Russian
Good News Notes : “Altering an old shirt or putting a patch on your favorite jeans means not only saving on buying a new thing but also saving your house from clutter — and maybe even saving the environment. Four years ago Valeria Tsvirko founded the “ANTYPlyushkin” project in a St. Petersburg library communication center. She originally…
Target sets sustainability goals: Net-zero emissions by 2040
Good News Notes: “Target is known for its exclusive merchandise, with private label brands for everything from arts and craft supplies to apparel. Now, the retailer is pledging to make all those products more environmentally sustainable. It said Tuesday it will design items that are more durable and will eliminate waste and encourage reuse by 2040….
Luxury vegan silk startup sets high bar for sustainable fashion
Good News Notes: “Luxury comes in many forms but often at a significant cost to the planet. This U.S.-based company aims to make your home and pool lounging both opulent and eco-friendly with vegan silk-based products that draw attention to sustainability in material selection, manufacturing practices and post-consumer waste. niLuu offers a stunning collection of loungewear that seamlessly doubles…
Forte_Forte Unveils Bloom, Its Latest Upcycling Capsule
Good News Notes: “As fashion moves more toward sustainable practices, upcycling seems to be the hottest and trendiest topic right now, with brands such as Miu Miu, Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Marine Serre all tapping into the trend. Contemporary fashion label Forte_Forte, meanwhile, quietly embraced it almost 10 years ago by partnering with silk specialist Mantero Seta…
Mary Kay Inc. Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Commit to Circular Economy
Good News Notes: “Mary Kay Inc., the multibillion-dollar direct-sales cosmetics company, has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a member of its network, the mission of which it states is to lead the transition to a circular economy with the most influential organizations to demonstrate what is possible, based on the principle of eliminating waste and…
CollaBrands: Adidas Goes Green in Sustainability Partnerships With Disney and Depop
Good News Notes: “As highlighted in previous CollaBrands columns, Gen Z and millennials seek out brands that represent their beliefs, and one of the core values for both demographics is the need for sustainability. Thus, brands that do good, do better. For more than half a century, the iconic adidas Stan Smith sneaker has remained…