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    Sympatex unveils new more sustainable dying solutions

    2024-03-18T07:18:00Z

    Sympatex is poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming Performance Days event. One of the standout features of Sympatex’s presence at the event will undoubtedly be its collaboration with E.dye, a renowned leader in sustainable textile dyeing solutions. At its apparel booth in Munich, Sympatex will unveil three ...

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    EU parliament advances directive to combat greenwashing – FESI applauds

    2024-03-13T14:47:00Z

    In a bid to shield consumers from deceptive environmental advertising, the European Parliament has advanced its stance on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims. Under the proposed green claims directive, companies must substantiate claims such as “biodegradable,” “less polluting,” “water-saving,” or “bio-based content” before promoting their ...

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    Puma achieves greenhouse gas reduction targets ahead of schedule

    2024-03-13T14:47:00Z

    Puma has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, achieving remarkable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and surpassing climate targets well ahead of their own schedule. Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer at Puma, expressed pride in the company’s sustainability journey, particularly in reducing greenhouse gases in 2023. She reaffirmed Puma’s ...

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    Progress in ski boot recycling; call for collaboration

    2024-03-08T21:59:00Z

    Source: Dalbello Dalbello LIFE ReSkiBoot Italian ski boot brand Dalbello celebrated the conclusion of its EU-funded LIFE ReSkiBoot project this February. The stated aim of this LIFE project was to produce and market 1,000 high-quality, competitive ski boots made from around 90 percent recycled secondary raw materials. ...

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    International Women’s Day: Sport is making progress and still has a long way to go

    2024-03-08T00:20:00Z

    Women have gained more visibility and relevance in sports, but what impact does this have?

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    Adidas partners with Canopy for eco-conscious product line

    2024-03-04T15:53:00Z

    In a significant move towards sustainability, Adidas has partnered with Canopy, an environmental organization, to uphold eco-conscious practices in its product lines. Adidas has aligned with Canopy’s CanopyStyle and Pack4Good initiatives, ensuring that its textiles, paper, and packaging materials are sourced responsibly, devoid of fibers sourced from forests critical for ...

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    2023 consumer trends: Demand for sustainability among Gen Z and Millennial fashion shoppers

    2024-03-04T15:39:00Z

    See how 2023’s fashion choices are being reshaped by Gen Z and Millennials’ unique sustainability values. 

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    Swedish recycler goes bankrupt

    2024-03-01T16:53:00Z

    Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has been declared bankrupt by the Stockholm District Court. The company made its filing for bankruptcy on Feb. 25. Renewcell has failed to secure the capital and liquidity to complete the strategic review it announced in November 2023 and maintain operations. It had been negotiating with ...

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    Decathlon signs EU’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge

    2024-03-01T12:08:00Z

    Decathlon has signed the European Commission’s Sustainable Consumption Pledge as part of the company’s commitment to reduce its impact on the planet. The retailer described the Sustainable Consumption Pledge as its “renewed commitment to changing the way we do business.” The Sustainable Consumption Pledge involves voluntary cooperation from businesses ...

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    Refurbed expands into the second-hand sporting goods market

    2024-03-01T11:21:00Z

    Founded in Vienna in 2017, the Refurbed scaleup has already established itself in seven European markets, including Austria, Germany, Sweden and Italy, by reselling reconditioned second-hand technology, especially computers, tablets and smartphones. At the end of 2022, the marketplace also began offering reconditioned city bikes and e-bikes in Germany, followed ...

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    Nike launches open-source grantmaking guide

    2024-02-26T15:51:00Z

    Nike celebrated the fourth anniversary of its Black Community Commitment (BCC), a ten-year, $140 million investment to advance racial equity and help eradicate racism, with an event in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 21-22, called “Path to Progress.” During the event, Nike unveiled the “Nike Social & Community Impact Grantmaking Guide,” ...

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    Lululemon and Samsara Eco introduce enzymatically recycled nylon product

    2024-02-23T18:10:00Z

    Source: Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly top Lululemon and Samsara Eco, an Australian environmental technology start-up, have debuted what they claim is the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product. Lululemon has created samples of its Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Top using recycled nylon 6,6 made with Samsara Eco’s technology. ...

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    Salomon launches third gen of Index recyclable running shoe

    2024-02-23T18:04:00Z

    Source: Salomon Index.03 The Index.03, the third generation of the fully recyclable running shoe, will be available this spring and, according to Salomon, offers more comfort, performance and style at a more affordable price. The Index.03, which at just 249 grams is 14 grams lighter than its ...

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    Garmin soars to No. 2 on Forbes' America’s best employers list

    2024-02-20T14:26:00Z

    Garmin clinched the No. 2 spot on Forbes’ prestigious 2024 America’s Best Large Employers list, marking its highest ranking yet and standing as the top-ranking tech company. In collaboration with Statista, Forbes conducted a comprehensive survey involving thousands of U.S.-based workers, evaluating employers on various aspects including compensation, corporate culture, ...

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    Winter sports industry unites for climate action, joins UN Race to Zero campaign

    2024-02-20T13:07:00Z

    The Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN), managed by Peak 63 and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), in collaboration with Snowsports Industries America (SIA), announced the establishment of a transformative Climate Pact, bringing together prominent ski, snowboard, binding and boot brands from Europe and the US in ...

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    Balena & For Ever forge circular future for footwear

    2024-02-20T10:21:00Z

    Balena’s collaboration with For Ever, one of the world’s largest outsole makers, marks a significant stride toward circularity in the footwear industry. The groundbreaking partnership, set to be unveiled at Lineapelle-Italy on February 20th, signals a pivotal moment in sustainable shoe manufacturing.

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    EOC launches Collective Progress Initiative, aiming to achieve net zero by 2050

    2024-02-16T16:39:00Z

    With the launch of the Collective Progress Initiative, Elevate Outdoor Collective’s (EOC) global brands – K2 Skis, K2 Snowboarding, Marker, Dalbello, Völkl, Ride Snowboards, Line Skis, Backcountry Access, Atlas Snow Shoe Co, Tubbs Snowshoes, Madshus and K2 Skates – are working hand-in-hand to eliminate waste and maximize the recyclability and ...

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    Spyder skiwear to launch PFAS-free products this autumn

    2024-02-16T07:00:00Z

    Liberated Brands (Liberated) unveiled a bold plan to eliminate per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from its Spyder skiwear line starting in autumn 2024. A comprehensive assessment of Spyder products has led to a strategic multi-season initiative to phase out PFAS across its branded skiwear. As Spyder is one of the ...

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    Lululemon accused of “greenwashing” by climate group Stand.earth

    2024-02-15T12:44:00Z

    Environmental advocacy organization Stand.earth has announced an anti-competition complaint against Lululemon Athletica with respect to its “Be Planet” marketing campaign. The complaint was submitted to Competition Bureau Canada. According to Stand.earth, Lululemon “misleads customers about its environmental impact.” Lululemon’s own Impact Report, publicly released last autumn, revealed that the company ...

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    Athleta launches high-performance “Train” collection

    2024-02-14T13:11:00Z

    Athleta has made its mark with yoga and pilates apparel. Now it’s expanding into high-performance training.