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Thank you Simon Mainwaring and Forbes for a great discussion on how fashion and textile brands can build a scalable, data-driven model to improve their social and environmental impact. It was an honor to join the amazing Logan T Duran from Tapestry to talk about what it takes to lead the sustainable transformation our industry urgently needs. Key takeaways: - You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Granular data is essential for creating actionable insights that deliver results. - A centralized data hub enables consistent, scalable traceability and data collection across supply chains, and enables brands to measure, manage, and maximize the utility of collated supply chain impact data, such as for social and environmental risk and compliance management, emissions measurements, claims substantiation and reporting. - A scalable approach is for the HQ to set the foundation with a clear strategy, supported by the right tools and data, which can then be leveraged and adapted to the needs and realities of individual portfolio brands. This is exactly the approach Tapestry is successfully taking with Coach, kate spade new york and Stuart Weitzman. We are very proud to be working with many of the worlds' leading brands who share our vision of a future where all value chains are traceable, circular and fair. Together, we can turn transparency into transformation. https://lnkd.in/dXeBqm7B #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransparency #SustainableFashion #ImpactTech #CircularEconomy

The National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme, Seamless, launched on July 1, 2024, is set to transform the Australian fashion industry by 2030. With over 60 leading brands like Big W, Cotton On, David Jones, and THE ICONIC on board, Seamless aims to create a circular economy for clothing. Key initiatives include: 👗 Circular design: Promoting durable, sustainable, and recyclable fashion. 🔄 Circular business models: Encouraging reuse, repair, and rental services. ♻️ Closing the loop: Expanding clothing collection and recycling. 🌱 Citizen behaviour change: Shifting how we buy, use, and dispose of clothing. Want to know more about it? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFhjvCes #FashionRevolution #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #AustralianFashion #RetailInnovation #SustainableFashion

We recently spoke with Kristy Caylor, CEO of Trashie, a textile recycling company, and For Days, a zero-waste fashion company. Transforming the apparel industry into a sustainable and circular economy requires a robust and efficient reverse supply chain. Kristy is an expert in textile recycling and shared her unique perspective on how we can tackle this problem right now. In the interview, Kristy discusses how Trashie tackles the “burden of stuff,” how they experiment with new technology without depending on innovation, and how they grapple with consumption that continues to skyrocket. https://lnkd.in/g3afYhYh

Does the model that has managed the industry for more than half a century interest anyone? Clearly not! Every year between 10 and 40% of production in the fashion industry ends up in landfill or incinerated. My thoughts on this: 👉 Brands: Long production cycles require high investments in stock and decapitalize brands. Brands tend to lose agility and become unable to properly fuel sales efforts, especially in less favorable economic cycles. It's not a question of if, it's when the stock will kill the brand. 👉 Consumers: increasingly aware of sustainability, they know that the solution does not just involve new materials (which at the end of the day will have the same fate). They already show greater engagement by brands with practices and production models capable of ensuring that only the necessary resources are consumed. 👉 Producers: In my opinion, those who hold the key to the problem. The focus on production costs has decimated production hubs around the world, closing factories, generating unemployment, or maintaining horrible working conditions. Competition over cost is therefore a short run. The model needs to be reinvented with bigger flexibility and integration between all. Regardless of economics, there is no Planet B. We need to act! #fashionrevolution #fashionsustainability #landfill #carboonfootprints #greenhouseemitions https://lnkd.in/dbNk8hG8

Hey everyone! I just came across this incredible story that I had to share with you all—it perfectly shows how innovation can go hand-in-hand with caring for our planet. So, there's this company called EcoLine Clothing, founded by K. Sankar and Senthil Sankar. They're not your typical fashion brand. These guys are transforming 1.5 million PET bottles every day into sustainable clothing like T-shirts, jackets, and blazers. Can you imagine? They're turning trash into high-quality clothes! It takes about 8 bottles to make a T-shirt and 20 for a jacket. It's so inspiring to see a #startup from #TamilNadu making a global impact by blending fashion with environmental consciousness. Every piece they create helps reduce #plastic waste, and their commitment to a circular economy is truly commendable. This just goes to show that small steps can make a big difference when driven by purpose. Whether it's adopting more sustainable habits ourselves or supporting brands like Ecoline Clothing, we can all contribute to a greener future! #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #RecycledFashion #Innovation #GreenBusiness #CircularFashion #ZeroWaste #PlasticFree #FutureOfFashion #ClimateAction

🌿 📬 Introducing EcoLoom: Your Monthly Guide to Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles 🌱👗 At Greenstitch.io, we have been at the forefront of sustainability conversations with leading textile and apparel companies. We've been frequently asked key questions that many of you are also pondering: - Is sustainability really profitable? - How can we navigate environmental regulations effectively? - Should I invest in reducing GHG emissions? - How can we streamline data for GHG Accounting? - How do we determine GHG emission factors? - How can I become a leader in sustainable fashion? To address these crucial topics, we are thrilled to launch EcoLoom by GreenStitch, a newsletter dedicated to providing technical knowledge and insights around sustainability in the fashion and textiles industry. 🚀 What to Expect: - Monthly newsletters packed with actionable insights - Expert advice on making sustainability profitable - Latest trends and innovations in sustainable textiles - Strategies for reducing emissions and streamlining data collection  - Case studies and success stories from industry leaders 💌 Subscribe now and join us in leading the change: https://lnkd.in/g8zDWiqG Let's loom a sustainable future together. #EcoLoom #Greenstitch #Sustainability #Fashion #Textiles #EcoFriendly #SubscribeNow #worldenvironmentday

Headed to The Lead next month? Our CEO James Reinhart will take the stage to discuss how to leverage AI to enhance shoppability and discoverability, using insights from ThredUp's own experience as a case study. Mark your calendars for July 11!

Resortecs, where Rawaa Ammar, PhD is 🪡 Stitching a Sustainable Future in Fashion, is now part of Impact/100 — the annual list of the world’s 100 most promising impact startups! 💯 Last November at TEDxBrussels Countdown, Rawaa highlighted the importance of sustainable fashion by addressing the challenges of textile waste and recycling. She introduced a heat-dissolvable stitching thread that facilitates textile recycling, promoting circular fashion to minimize emissions, waste, and water consumption. 🌎♻️ Curious to learn more? Watch the talk now 👇

Introducing ReFind, a featured startup from our pitch competition! ♻️👗 ReFind is a clothing swapping platform designed to make fashion more sustainable by allowing users to exchange unwanted items and refresh their wardrobes without adding to textile waste. The Challenge: The U.S. generates over 11 million tons of textile waste annually, largely driven by fast fashion and overproduction. Many items end up in the trash due to low quality or sizing issues, contributing to environmental harm. The Solution: ReFind offers a circular solution by enabling users to swap unwanted clothing for credits, reducing waste while offering an eco-friendly way to update their wardrobes. Founded by: Natalie Hicks, a visionary focused on creating sustainable solutions in the fashion industry. #ReFind #SustainableFashion #ClothingSwap #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy #FashionInnovation #StartupInnovation