Supply Chain
This polyester T-shirt can be recycled forever if French startup Carbios has its way
Puma, On, Patagonia, PVH Corp and Salomon all teamed up with Carbios. The result was what they call the world's first 'biorecycled' T-shirt. Now can it be scaled? Read More
Global beverage companies encourage their suppliers to adopt renewable energy
The coalition's early participants include beer brands Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken and Molson Coors. Read More
Levi’s lesson for fashion is a net-zero strategy that’s all in the details
The jeans giant is an early mover with an explicit climate transition plan. Executives say it's not 'foolproof" — and that's a good thing. Read More
Maersk buys more low-emissions shipping fuel
The world’s second-biggest maritime shipping company sees bio-methanol as the most promising option at this time for cutting emissions. Read More
Credo, Sephora and Ulta Beauty lean into data to help clean up beauty care
Beauty and personal care is largely unchecked by the FDA and EPA. A new industry group is releasing data showing replacing harmful chemicals may not be as daunting as once believed. Read More
H&M and other brands have had their fill of down
Animal welfare activists hope down will become taboo, like fur. Brands are using recycled, synthetic and plant-based fill, but the down industry defends its climate-smart credentials. Read More
California’s ban on toxic IV bags marks a shift for health care plastics
The new law, which will go into effect in 2030, will end the use of intravenous medical supplies that contain between 30 percent to 80 percent toxic chemicals. Read More
Fashion’s addiction to polyester helps Big Oil, hurts the rest of us: New report
Petroleum-based fibers are spiraling out of control as Zara, Calvin Klein and other brands pay little regard to the harm they cause, the Changing Markets Foundation finds. Read More
Green steel needs more buyer commitments. These companies are stepping up
To reach net-zero emissions, the steel industry will have to cut emissions 90 percent by 2050. Read More
How Crocs is reducing the carbon footprint of its clogs
The plastic clog maker seeks to pick up the pace of material innovations. Read More