How one of the world’s oldest technologies is helping decarbonize maritime shipping

Use of wind power on cargo ships through sails is growing exponentially as governments and trade organizations push for increasingly tough emissions targets Read More

Sustainability plummets as priority in 2025 for fashion brands

Climate issues are near the bottom of the list of apparel execs' concerns for the year ahead, according to McKinsey's 2025 State of Fashion report. Here's how sustainability teams can push ahead. Read More

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