This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 24
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News briefsNike Re-Creation program expands to Europe
Following on from a launch in Los Angeles in May 2022, the Nike Re-Creation program is being extended to London in April and Paris later this summer. The program collects local vintage and dead stock pieces and materials and uses them to create new, locally-designed and manufactured products per circular ...
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News briefsZalando opens virtual fitting rooms as pilot for millions of customers
Zalando has opened its virtual fitting room to millions of customers across its 25 markets for the first time. The pilot is part of Zalando’s Size & Fit initiatives. Customers can create a 3D avatar by entering their height, weight and gender. For a selected range of jeans (22 items ...
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News briefsGoldwin launches free repair service
Source: Goldwin Japanese apparel brand Goldwin is launching its own repair service to extend the life of its products further, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. The new offer is free of charge, and the request for repair can be submitted either online or in Goldwin stores, e.g., ...
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News briefsLululemon introduces shirts made from plant-based nylon
Lululemon has announced the launch of plant-based nylon products made in partnership with San Diego-based sustainable materials company Geno. Two short-sleeve shirts are the first in a series and part of the activewear company’s commitment to making its business fully sustainable by 2030. Geno and Lululemon used biotechnology and fermentation ...
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Article10 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy: Has anything changed?
The apparel industry in Bangladesh employs 4 million garment workers. 10 years on from the Rana Plaza disaster, have conditions improved?
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ArticleAdidas announces 96% of polyester used is now recycled
One day before Earth Day 2023, Adidas published a press release announcing a new “Personal Best” milestone in the brand’s journey towards replacing virgin polyester: 96 percent of all polyester used in Adidas products is now recycled polyester. The company said that the achievement of the ambition that Adidas first ...
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News briefsWilson launches the eco-friendly “Gen Green” ball collection
Source: Wilson Wilson Sporting Goods, part of Amer Sports, is introducing the Gen Green collection to celebrate a new generation of the game and their commitment to planet Earth. The Gen Green range comprises basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls made from more sustainable materials. The collection ...
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ArticleHanesBrands launches global sustainability pledge for its employees
HanesBrands Inc, the owner of Champion, has released its 2022 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting significant achievements in the areas of People, Planet and Product, and in creating more sustainable products. “HanesBrands continues to build on our leadership position in sustainability by improving the lives of people, protecting ...
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ArticleEarth Day: For hippies, greenwashing, or a real opportunity for brands?
With many brands marking the occasion will Earth Day become just another gimmick? Our expert shares how brands can meaningfully take part.
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ArticleWhat are brands doing for Earth Day 2023?
For Earth Day 2023, businesses are being pitched as central to environmental efforts. We take a look at what our industry brands are doing.
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News briefsH&M Move partners with LanzaTech for capsule made from captured carbon
H&M Move has collaborated with carbon capture company LanzaTech to create a clothing line made in part from captured emissions. In three simple steps, Illinois-based LanzaTech captures carbon emissions from steel mills, traps them in bioreactors and converts them into the same components used to make conventional polyester. This revolutionary ...
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News briefsAsics invites runners to join Run for Reforestation Challenge
Asics is inviting runners around the world to join the Run for Reforestation Challenge, which started on April 10 and will be held until April 30. The challenge encourages individuals to take action against climate change by supporting reforestation efforts while they are training to foster healthy minds and bodies ...
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ArticleTrusTrace partners with Kharon to optimize forced labor risk management
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and similar laws developing globally are driving companies to significantly improve their ability to identify forced labor in the supply chain. TrusTrace, a global SaaS company operating a product traceability and compliance platform, announced a strategic partnership with Kharon, a provider of research ...
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News briefsOn expands Cyclon project to include circular performance T-shirt
Source: On Cyclon-T Swiss brand On has introduced a new product to its circular product portfolio: The Cyclon-T. It can be purchased exclusively through a subscription service called Cyclon in a one-time sale. Just like the fully recyclable Cloudneo performance running shoe, which launched in 2022, the ...
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ArticlePuma empowers young people through new sustainability initiative
Puma aims to further develop its sustainability strategy by including young people’s perspectives and recommendations. The project, called Voices of a Re:Generation, begins with a year-long collaboration between Puma and four young environmentalists from Europe and the U.S. who will have the opportunity to actively shape the strategy. As part ...
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News briefsKane Footwear turns used shoes into yoga mats
Kane Footwear has launched Project Renew, a new upcycling program where customers can return used Revive slip-ons and have them transformed into yoga and changing mats. Kane is partnering with Lavarubber for the program. Customers in the U.S. request a prepaid shipping label on Kane’s website, and the shoes are ...
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ArticleFashion for Good introduces sustainable Dyestuff Library
Fashion for Good (FFG), a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, has unveiled the Dyestuff Library, a digital tool that enables partners to select sustainable dyes for commercial use based on performance and environmental criteria. The library, which will accelerate the shift from harmful chemistry to more sustainable options by providing ...
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ArticleIOC announces $10m fund to prevent harassment and abuse in sport
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has announced a $10 million fund to strengthen safe sport and the creation of a working group to coordinate the Olympic Movement’s safeguarding efforts. The announcement was made by Bach during a conference hosted by the IOC in Lausanne and ...
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News briefsAsics launches new campaign targeting exercise gender gap
Asics has launched a global campaign highlighting the power of exercise to help women cope with everyday stresses. The campaign was developed in response to the Asics 2022 State of Mind Index, which revealed that globally, women tend to exercise less than men and, as a result, do not get ...
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ArticleMilano-Cortina 2026: IOC favors bobsleigh solution outside Italy
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally informed the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA) that there is no need to build a new bobsleigh track for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. CIPRA had raised a number of critical questions earlier this year concerning the organization ...
