Etiket: sustainability
Elastane made from corn? Lycra brings sustainability into focus at Made Di Moda
Sustainability was a hotly debated and sometimes controversial topic at the Mare Di Moda stretch fabric fair in Cannes amid price debates. One company that has made sustainability a priority…
Village halls in Midden-Drenthe happy with extra budget for sustainability
It is a difficult task, but it now seems to be getting a little easier: get off the gas. All village houses in Central Drenthe must achieve this before 2040.…
Statement of the day | Subsidies for sustainability must become income-related
A heat pump, a few solar panels, insulated cavity walls, an electric car and also a break from gas. Making your home more sustainable is anything but free. That is…
The contact point for the latest news about sustainability in the fashion industry
Social and environmental sustainability in fashion highlights various issues, from overproduction and brand pollution to poor working conditions for garment workers. With the resulting demand for greater sustainability in fashion,…
Fashion and sustainability in October 2023
There were some interesting food for thought in October that invited the industry to pause. For example, behavioral scientists from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam suggested…
More mortgage space for sustainability, singles and students | News item
News item | 01-11-2023 | 2:43 PM As of January 1, 2024, the lending standards for mortgage credit will be changed on a number of points. Households will have more…
Trimco Group improves efficiency during peak months without sacrificing sustainability goals
Do you love the Black Friday and Christmas rush but not the chaos that comes with it? Here’s how you can make this year more lucrative and efficient for your…
Primark is appealing against allegations of “misleading” sustainability claims
In accordance with the Dutch Advertising Council’s advertising code, six sustainability claims from Primark Netherlands were investigated and found to be “misleading”. The investigation was carried out in response to…
Hennes & Mauritz issues “green” 500 million euro bond for sustainability projects
The Swedish clothing group Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) has issued a bond worth 500 million euros to specifically advance key sustainability projects. The eight-year bond attracted great interest from…
Fashion and sustainability in September 2023
There was also a lot going on in the area of sustainability in September: from trade fairs, prizes, brand initiatives and partnerships, there was a wide range of sustainability efforts.…